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Shibata Zeshin

19th century · Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk · Asian Art

This painting's design is taken from Zeshin's print series Hana kurabe. The sewing box and thread clippers at the top imply that the butterfly-like toys have just been made. The pink Chinese milk-vetch flowers convey the spring atmosphere familiar to everyday life.

Artist

Shibata Zeshin

Date

19th century

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gifts, Bequests, and Funds from various donors, by exchange, 1955