The painting depicts a small gray squirrel on a bamboo branch. The background of the painting is a light brown color. A border surrounds the painting. The squirrel is positioned on the lower center side of the painting, facing left. It appears to be climbing down the branch. The branch extends from the top-left corner. The branch and leaves are painted in black ink. There are several leaves on the branch. A vertical line of Japanese characters and a red seal are on the left side.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1650
- Medium
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 433 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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