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摺物帖　『春雨集』　『花鳥六番之内　下野宇都宮』　海棠に山雀|Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3: Marsh-tits and Crab Apple Flowers

Teisai Hokuba

1820

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Floral Bird Flower Leaf

Dominant colour

摺物帖　『春雨集』　『花鳥六番之内　下野宇都宮』　海棠に山雀|Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3: Marsh-tits and Crab Apple Flowers is a 1820 ink by Teisai Hokuba, a Romanticism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Teisai Hokuba
When & what style?: 1820 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows two small birds perched on branches heavy with leaves and pale pink flowers. The birds face each other, their feathers detailed with soft colors—whites, grays, and a few black accents. The background is mostly empty, letting the branches and birds stand out. The artist used ink and color to create a quiet, natural scene. The birds look almost alive, with careful strokes showing their feathers and beaks. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build up shading with lines.