
The image depicts a black and white painting titled "White Roses and Fish in Stream" by Nishiyama Hōen. The painting features a long, curved stem with white flowers and dark leaves. The stem emerges from the bottom-left corner and curves to the right, extending to the top-right corner. The flowers and leaves are depicted in dark and light shades, with the flowers being white. There are two fish swimming in shallow water at the base of the stem. The background of the painting is a light gray color. The painting is framed by a dark border with a patterned design, featuring rows of circles. A small white rectangle at the bottom of the painting contains text that reads "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART".
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 305 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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