

The painting depicts a swallow flying in the rain. The bird has a white belly, a blue back, and an orange beak and neck. Its wings are spread out. The swallow is flying to the right. The background is a gray color with some darker gray brushstrokes. There are some brown leaves on the left side of the painting. The leaves appear to be from a tree branch that extends from the top-left corner. The painting has a gold border around the edges. The title of the painting is "A Swallow in the Rain" and the artist is Okada Baison.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1891–92
- Medium
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 474 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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