1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Wren and Chrysanthemums is a 1834 by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a small bird perched on a branch above a bright yellow flower with long petals. The background is mostly pale blue, with dark green leaves and red buds nearby. Japanese writing runs along the sides, and a red stamp appears at the bottom. The bird looks alert, its feathers a mix of brown and white, while the flower stands out with its bold yellow center. The artist used simple shapes and clean lines to keep the scene clear. If you like this, check out Utagawa Hiroshige for more nature-focused art.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
