Bellflower 1800 - 1868

"Bellflower" is a black and white ink painting created by an artist from the Hokusai School in Japan during the 19th century. This simple yet elegant painting showcases a delicate bellflower plant in full bloom, with its slender stalks and graceful leaves. The artist utilizes the traditional Japanese technique of *sumi-e*, a monochrome ink painting style, emphasizing the beauty of nature with minimal detail. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.