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Myriad Birds, Insects and Flowers, by Ueno Setsugaku, unspecified, 1850

Myriad Birds, Insects and Flowers

Ueno Setsugaku

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Myriad Birds, Insects and Flowers is a 1850 unspecified by Ueno Setsugaku, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Ueno Setsugaku
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is a vibrant floral scene, teeming with life. The composition is a tapestry of flowers, leaves, and trees, with birds and insects flitting about. The colors are muted, with shades of green, brown, and white dominating the palette. In the foreground, a white bird takes center stage, surrounded by a flurry of activity. The level of detail is impressive, with each flower and leaf rendered with precision. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the scene is about to burst into life. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, check out the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, which holds this piece in its collection.

About the artist

Artist

Ueno Setsugaku

Ueno Setsugaku’s tiny brush felt like a magnifying glass over the everyday: he zoomed in on beetles, peonies, and a single wren in *Myriad Birds, Insects and Flowers*, turning what most people walked past into page-long dramas.

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