Plum Branch with Flowers and a Stand with a Writing Set
A traditional Japanese-style painting on beige background. A man sits behind a low table with a green skirt, red and gold trim, and tassels. The table has four legs and holds a writing set with brushes. A branch of white flowers, likely plum blossoms, extends from the bottom left corner. Japanese characters are written vertically on the left and right sides of the image. A red seal or stamp is in the bottom right corner.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 268 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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