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Lacquer Paintings of Various Subjects: Snow Shelter for a Tree with Sparrow

Shibata Zeshin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A painting of a snowy scene features a large thatched object on the left, made of straw or reeds, with a rounded top and darker coloration at the base. The object sits on a beige background, surrounded by a green border. Two thin trees stand behind the thatched object, one with sparse orange leaves and the other bare. A short green plant grows in front. On the right, a small bird stands on a patch of snow. The painting style is traditional Japanese. The artwork is titled "Snow Shelter for a Tree with Sparrow".

Artwork Details

Date
1882
Medium
Lacquer on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
551 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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