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Orchid and Bamboo in a Vase 蘭竹同瓶図 (Ranchiku dōbin zu)

Tanomura Chikuden

1823

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Nihonga Early 19th Century Floral Bamboo

Dominant colour

Orchid and Bamboo in a Vase 蘭竹同瓶図 (Ranchiku dōbin zu) is a 1823 unspecified by Tanomura Chikuden, a Nihonga work, depicting Bamboo, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Tanomura Chikuden
When & what style?: 1823 · Nihonga
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple yet elegant scene of a vase with bamboo and orchids. The bamboo is tall and slender, with long leaves that curve outward. The orchids are smaller and more delicate, with petals that are a soft pink color. The vase is tall and narrow, with a wide mouth and a small base. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which helps to highlight the beauty of the flowers and bamboo. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, as if the viewer is looking at a peaceful garden scene. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of Tanomura Chikuden, the artist who created it.