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
Museum record:: View original