Bairei Picture Album of One Hundred Birds (Bairei hyakuchō gafu 楳嶺百鳥畫譜): [volume 3] 1881 - 1884

Kōno Bairei, a renowned Japanese artist of the 19th century, created the "Bairei Picture Album of One Hundred Birds" between 1881 and 1884. This album, comprised of detailed woodblock prints, showcases the meticulous and lifelike depiction of various bird species. This particular print from Volume 3 features a bird in flight, its wings spread and a delicate twig with leaves in the foreground. Bairei's masterful use of color and detail brings these avian subjects to life, highlighting the beauty and diversity of the natural world.