Pink Orchid 1700 - 1785

"Pink Orchid" is a hanging scroll by the Japanese artist Kakutei, active from 1700–1785. The painting depicts a delicate arrangement of pink orchids with long, slender leaves in a minimalist style. The artist’s signature appears near the bottom of the scroll, along with a red seal. The painting exemplifies the beauty of nature through a restrained, delicate aesthetic, characteristic of Japanese art during this period. Currently residing in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this scroll offers viewers a glimpse into the exquisite artistry of the Edo period in Japan.