Wren on Camellia Branch after 1824

"Wren on Camellia Branch" is a hanging scroll by Sakai Hōitsu, a prominent artist of the Rinpa school in Japan, painted after 1824. The painting depicts a delicate wren perched on a camellia branch with delicate pink blossoms. Hōitsu, known for his exquisite use of color and line, captures the delicate beauty of the natural world with masterful precision. The elegant simplicity and delicate brushwork are characteristic of the Rinpa style, emphasizing decorative beauty and a sense of refinement. This artwork showcases the artistry and aesthetics of Japanese painting during the Edo period.