Cuckoo Flying over New Verdure 

This painting by Yosa Buson, a renowned Japanese painter and poet of the Edo period (1603-1868), exemplifies the style of *haiga*. The composition features a *haiku* poem in the top right corner which evokes the quiet beauty of a cuckoo's call. The scene depicts a distant mountain range shrouded in mist with trees and foliage in the foreground. Buson's *haiga* works are known for their simplicity and elegance, often depicting nature with delicate brushstrokes and a sense of tranquility. This artwork perfectly captures the fleeting moment of the cuckoo's song amidst a lush landscape, emphasizing the connection between nature and human emotion.