Poetry Painting

The image is a black and white painting. The painting depicts two potted plants on a low table and a birdbath. The table has straight legs and appears to have a flat top. The pots are different sizes. The plant on the left has long thin stems with sparse leaves; the plant on the right has shorter stems with dense leaves. The birdbath has a curved lip. The background of the painting shows a gray wall and a darker gray floor. The painting includes Japanese calligraphy in black ink. The calligraphy appears vertically on the left and right sides. The painting is titled "Poetry Painting" and is by Matsuo Bashō.