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Garden Scene

Shibata Zeshin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A serene scene of a low table with a floral pattern, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant pink and white flowers. A cluster of bamboo stalks rises from the right side of the table. A group of dragonflies fly around the top and right areas. The dominant color is a muted beige, with a decorative border featuring a black floral pattern around the edges. The artwork, titled "Garden Scene," is by artist Shibata Zeshin.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
423 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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