Camellia Flowers (left); People Watching a Cockfight (right) 1810 - 1830

"Camellia Flowers (left); People Watching a Cockfight (right)" is a two-panel woodblock print by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai, a Japanese artist who was active in the early 19th century. The left panel depicts a blossoming camellia tree with white and pink flowers and is an example of the *ukiyo-e* style of Japanese art. The right panel depicts a scene of people gathered around a cockfight, showcasing everyday life in Japan during that period. This artwork is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.