The image shows a piece of artwork titled "Insect Catcher and Potted Herbs" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The artwork features a beige background with a gradient that fades to light blue at the bottom. There is a large, dome-shaped structure on the right side, with a flat base and a row of rectangular windows along its side. The structure sits on a red circular mat with a white design. In front of the structure, on the left, is a blue and white woven basket containing several potted plants. The basket has a rounded shape with a flat bottom and a geometric pattern. The potted plants have short stems and sparse leaves. The artwork includes several lines of Japanese text written in black ink on the left side and in the top-right corner. There are two red seals, one on the top-right and one on the bottom-right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 440 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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