歌川広重画 菊に雉|Pheasant with Chrysanthemums
1835
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1835
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
歌川広重画 菊に雉|Pheasant with Chrysanthemums is a 1835 ink by Utagawa Hiroshige, a Romanticism work, depicting flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a black-and-white pheasant perched on a branch. The bird’s neck is bright red, and its feathers are detailed with soft browns and blues. Around it, chrysanthemums bloom in deep purple and white, with a few buds still closed. The background is simple, letting the bird and flowers stand out. The artist used ink and color on woodblock paper, a common method in Japanese prints. The focus on nature and careful details fit the style of the time. Try looking up Utagawa Hiroshige next to see more of his work.
