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Bird on Branch

Kusumi Morikage

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Ukiyo-e Baroque

Dominant colour

Bird on Branch is a 1650 unspecified by Kusumi Morikage, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kusumi Morikage
When & what style?: 1650 · Ukiyo-e
Where can I see it?: Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a bird perched on a branch. The bird is black and white, with its head turned to the right. The branch is curved and has a few leaves on it. The background is a light color, possibly white or beige. The bird's feathers are depicted in soft, feathery brushstrokes, giving the impression of softness and texture. The branch is rendered in bold, expressive lines, adding a sense of energy and movement to the painting. The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bird and branch standing out against the plain background. To learn more about Japanese art from this period, explore the work of artist Kusumi Morikage.