Cock on Drum 1882

"Cock on Drum" is a small-scale painting on silk by Japanese artist Shibata Zeshin, created in 1882. Zeshin, known for his exquisite lacquerware and masterful brushwork, depicts a rooster perched on a traditional Japanese drum. The rooster's vibrant plumage and the drum's intricate design, including a stylized "mitsu tomoe" (three-leaf clover) pattern, demonstrate Zeshin's meticulous attention to detail. This work, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a testament to Zeshin's skill and his ability to capture the beauty of everyday objects in a captivating manner.