(Grasshopper and sunflower), c. 1877
Shibata Zeshinexpand_more
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslonexpand_more P.77.27.245
Not on Viewexpand_more
The artist Shibata Zeshin adroitly captures nature's vitality by depicting a close-up view of a robust sunflower. His characteristically bold brush strokes contribute to the liveliness of this flower, long an emblem of summer. A finely rendered grasshopper appears to have just hopped onto a flower petal. Although Zeshin did not include the sun itself, one can almost feel the blistering heat of the season.
Details
- Title
- (Grasshopper and sunflower)
- Artist Life
- 1807 - 1891
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.77.27.245
- Curator Approved
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