Grijs-blauwe vogel 1893 - 1894

"Grijs-blauwe vogel" (Gray-blue Bird) is a Japanese painting created by Kōno Bairei, a leading figure in the Meiji period (1868-1912), known for his mastery of the *kachō-ga* (bird-and-flower) genre. The painting depicts a gray-blue bird perched on a branch with maple leaves. Bairei's meticulous brushstrokes and subtle color palette create a sense of delicate realism. The painting, housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Bairei's talent for capturing the beauty of nature with precision and sensitivity.