Bloemen- en vogelschetsen van Bairei 1892

"Bloemen- en vogelschetsen van Bairei" (Flower and Bird Sketches by Bairei) is a woodblock print from 1892 by the renowned Japanese artist Kōno Bairei (1844-1895). This artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Bairei's meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of capturing the delicate beauty of nature. The print depicts a small bird perched on a rock, amidst a cluster of vibrant yellow flowers. Bairei's precise brushstrokes, coupled with the use of subtle washes of color, create a sense of life and movement, highlighting the artist's commitment to realism.