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梅と柳に目白|Japanese White-eyes with Plum Tree and Willow, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō, vol. 3)

Kubo Shunman

1810

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Bird Tree

Dominant colour

梅と柳に目白|Japanese White-eyes with Plum Tree and Willow, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō, vol. 3) is a 1810 ink by Kubo Shunman, a Romanticism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kubo Shunman
When & what style?: 1810 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two bright yellow birds perched on thin branches. Behind them, a willow tree with long, drooping green leaves stretches across the top. To the side, a plum tree blooms with soft pink flowers. The background is mostly empty, letting the birds and branches stand out. The artist used simple, clean lines to draw the birds and leaves, making them look almost alive. The colors are bright but soft, especially the yellow of the birds and the pink of the blossoms. If you like this style, look up Kubo Shunman to see more of his work.