Untitled
1800
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1800
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a close-up of pink and white flowers with green leaves and stems. A small bird perches on one branch, looking down. The background is plain, keeping the focus on the flowers. The artist used simple lines and flat colors to make the flowers stand out. The writing on the right side is in Japanese, adding a quiet detail to the scene. If you like this style, look up Yanagawa Shigemasa for more prints like this.