Minneapolis Institute of Art
(Kingfisher on reed)
Matsumura KeibunLinkedCulture matchlcp-d8a170738bb5
- Date
- c. 1818–29
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono), ink and color on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 42428
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
As the young brother of Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811), the founder of Shijø School, Keibun greatly contributed to the development of the school. While his brother exceled in landscapes, Keibun's forte was birds and flowers in a delicate naturalistic style. Keibun designed this print of a kingfisher for members of a poetry society, whose verses are included with the image. Since all the poems are about winter, the design appropriately shows dried and withered leaves-a beautiful contrast to the bird's colorful plumage. Japan, Asia
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- Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslon
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