Bush Clover, Grass and Cricket 1779 - 1843

"Bush Clover, Grass and Cricket" is a hanging scroll by the Japanese artist Matsumura Keibun, dating from 1779-1843. This artwork depicts a detailed rendering of a bush clover plant, a patch of grass, and a cricket. This piece is characteristic of the Rinpa school of Japanese painting, a style that emphasizes elegant and decorative natural motifs. Keibun's mastery of ink and brushwork creates a sense of graceful movement and delicate beauty, capturing the essence of the natural world with refined simplicity.