Bamboo in Summer 1827

"Bamboo in Summer" is a hanging scroll by Takahashi Sōhei, a celebrated Japanese artist from the early 19th century. The artwork, created in 1827, depicts a graceful cluster of bamboo stalks, rendered with delicate ink washes and brushstrokes. The composition, typical of the *bunjinga* style, emphasizes the natural beauty of the subject and evokes a sense of tranquility and contemplation. The scroll is currently part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.