The image shows an open book with a drawing of a bird on a branch. The book has yellowed pages. The drawing depicts a small bird with a light-colored breast and darker wings and tail, perched on a curved branch that extends from the bottom center to the right side. The bird faces left. There are some grasses or reeds on the left and a willow tree branch on the right. The background of the drawing is plain. The book is set against a white background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- Preface dated 1833; 1850, eleventh month (Kaei 3)
- Medium
- Woodblock printed book (orihon, accordion-style); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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