Papegaai in een pruimenboom by Kitao Shigemasa

Papegaai in een pruimenboom c. 1805 - 1810

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retro 'vintage design

personal sketchbook

botanical drawing

ink colored

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

botanical art

watercolor

"Papegaai in een pruimenboom" (Parrot in a Plum Tree) is a Japanese woodblock print from c. 1805-1810 by the renowned artist Kitao Shigemasa (1739-1820). The print depicts a parrot perched on a branch of a plum tree, with delicate details of leaves and flowers rendered in muted tones. The composition is simple yet elegant, highlighting the bird's vibrant plumage and the delicate beauty of the natural world. This work is a prime example of Shigemasa's mastery of ukiyo-e, the popular art form of the Edo period, known for its portrayal of everyday life and natural scenes.