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Bellflower

Hokusai School

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white painting of a plant with flowers and leaves. The plant is positioned in the bottom right corner. It has several large leaves and a cluster of small flowers. The leaves are dark and have visible veins. The background is light gray. The painting style is simple and traditional. The title of the painting is "Bellflower" and it is attributed to the "Hokusai School".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Unmounted painting; ink and watercolor on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 449 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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