1854
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Small Bird (Swallow ?) on Cherry Branch is a 1854 by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a small bird perched on a thin branch with pale pink flowers and bright red buds. The background is a simple blue sky, and the leaves are dark green with clean, sharp edges. The bird is black and white, facing downward as if about to peck at the branch. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to focus on the quiet moment between the bird and the flowers. The red buds stand out against the soft pink petals, making the scene feel fresh and lively. If you like this style, check out Utagawa Hiroshige.
Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川 広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤 広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤 徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.
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