(Sparrow on a wisteria branch), 1859-1895
Kōno Baireiexpand_more
From a woodblock printed book; ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslonexpand_more P.77.27.7
Not on Viewexpand_more
Wisteria blooms in late spring and is one of the most beloved flowers in Japan. As a woody vine, it is often trained to cover arbors constructed in temples and shrines. The long, pendulous racemes hanging over these structures create a spectacular display. Here, the artist shows a spray of wisteria with a common sparrow, a sight one might enjoy while seated in an arbor. Køno Bairei, an artist whose artistic lineage descends from the great 18th century naturalist painter Maruyama Økyo (1733-95), depicted the sparrow and wisteria in astonishing detail.
Details
- Title
- (Sparrow on a wisteria branch)
- Artist Life
- 1844 - 1895
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.77.27.7
- Curator Approved
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