Album met honderd vogels van Bairei, deel twee Possibly 1881 - 1884

This is the cover of a bound album containing illustrations of birds by Japanese artist Kōno Bairei (1844-1895). Titled "Album met honderd vogels van Bairei, deel twee", the album is part of a larger collection of bird illustrations created by the artist between 1881 and 1884. A delicate design of birds in flight adorns the cover, suggesting the beauty and diversity of the avian subjects within. The album, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to Bairei's mastery of the Rinpa style and his meticulous attention to detail.