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Various Japanese Artists
Compendium of Bird and Flower PicturesMeiji period, 1868-1912

Not on view
Woodblock-style print in coral-red ink on cream paper, with two mirror-image phoenix birds in upper corners flanking columns of vertical Japanese text
Japanese painting on paper, figure in profile wearing elaborate kabuki-style costume with layered robes in white, blue, and orange, ornate hair ornaments, flowing gray shadow behind; vertical Japanese calligraphy and red seal at right.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a gnarled tree trunk extending from upper right, with broad lobed leaves and small purple blossoms, over a stylized dark blue stream with swirling water patterns; white, yellow, and orange chrysanthemums bloom along a pale green riverbank below.
Japanese woodblock print of two red-crowned cranes standing on a sandy shore beside green bamboo stalks, one crane with head raised and black tail feathers fanned; vertical Japanese calligraphy and red seal at lower left.
Japanese painting on paper, a gray mouse crouched atop a bright orange radish amid sweeping green leafy tops, with small yellow fruits at lower left; red seal and vertical Japanese calligraphy inscribed nearby, on cream ground
Japanese woodblock print of a seated woman in layered Heian-style robes with long unbound black hair, gazing upward at two small yellow butterflies. A round fan with red rim rests beside her near scattered flowers. Red seal at left.
Japanese woodblock print of an orange-breasted bird perched on a slender branch with delicate pink cherry blossoms cascading downward against a pale cream ground; Japanese characters and red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of dark plum tree branches with white blossoms against a gray nocturnal sky, with a vertical column of Japanese characters and a red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of two black crows in flight against a deep orange-red sky that fades to white below, with bold brushstroke-style feather detail; vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at right.
Japanese woodblock print depicting tall grasses and reeds against a dark nocturnal sky, with small glowing fireflies scattered throughout; gradated gray tones and fluid brushwork; red seal and vertical text at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a black-handled blade with serrated edge resting on green bamboo lattice beside a red lacquer footed dish, with Japanese calligraphy and red seal at lower right.
Woodblock print of a large pink peony bloom with dark green leaves and a small colorful butterfly resting at the center; a second peony rendered in pale outline below; red seal stamp with Chinese characters at upper left.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a snow-capped Mount Fuji rising above golden lower slopes, with a flock of cranes in flight arcing from upper left toward foreground pine trees with rounded green canopies; red artist seal at lower right.
Woodblock print depicting white chrysanthemums with green foliage along a curving dark blue stream filled with swirling wave patterns, against a warm tan background; pale green riverbank at lower left.
Japanese ink and color painting on paper, a small bird with wings spread lands on golden rice stalks, while a green grasshopper clings to a stem below; two columns of Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print of two shorebirds with deep purple-brown plumage and white underparts standing on a sandy beach, waves rendered in teal brushstrokes behind them; two columns of Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print of a kingfisher with blue-green and orange plumage perched atop a dark rocky post, gazing downward toward pale water with reeds, a small fish, and sparse brushwork branches; vertical Japanese calligraphy and red seal at right.
Woodblock print of hanging grape clusters in purple-violet hues with broad gray-green leaves, an orange insect hovering at center right, rendered in fluid brushwork; red seal and Chinese characters at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print, still life of gathered vegetables including a large taro plant with broad green leaves, daikon radish, carrot, gourd, mushrooms, and leafy greens arranged on a warm gray ground; artist's seal and signature in Japanese script at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print depicting three robed figures gathered around an open fire with a pot suspended from a tripod; one figure stands tending the fire, two others are seated. Red autumn maple leaves appear on an overhead branch and scattered on the ground. Red seal at left. Sparse, fluid brushwork on cream ground.
Japanese woodblock print, winter landscape with snow-covered hills and a cluster of bare trees at right, a wooden bridge spanning a calm blue-grey river in the middle distance, muted grey and white palette with subtle color gradation, red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of two geese in flight against a pale gray sky, wings outstretched over a white circular moon; detailed feather patterns in brown and gray tones, with red leg markings; vertical Japanese text and red seal at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print depicting insects and foliage: a black stag beetle beneath a large orange leaf, a snail on the leaf's edge, a mantis atop a green lotus leaf at upper right, and a small branch with blue berries at lower left, with loose grass rendered in fine strokes; two columns of Japanese calligraphy with red seal at right.
Japanese woodblock print of a small bird perched on a snow-laden branch, with clusters of red-orange berries and teal-green leaves against a gray background; Japanese calligraphy and red seal at lower left.
Album leaf painting in ink and color on paper; a hydrangea plant with pale blue sepals and small red florets, its broad green leaves filling the lower half; a grasshopper perches atop the flower head; Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at lower right.
Japanese ink painting of a monkey hanging upside down from a branch at upper right, its elongated arm and tail reaching toward rippling water below, rendered in loose brushwork on cream paper; red seal and black inscription at right.
Japanese painting on silk or paper, two spotted deer—a stag with branching antlers and a smaller doe—standing amid red and purple autumn maple foliage, with a pale full moon in the misty upper right; delicate ink and wash technique with a red seal and Japanese calligraphy at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of chrysanthemum plants against a soft pink background; a large white spider chrysanthemum with fine radiating petals dominates the upper composition, with smaller yellow and purple-mauve chrysanthemums and dark green foliage below; a dragonfly hovers near the top; two Chinese or Japanese characters in the lower right corner.
Japanese woodblock print of morning glory vines with pale pink blossoms and deep green leaves in the foreground, a frog perched on a reed beside a misty pond in the middle distance, with a red artist's seal and Japanese characters at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print of persimmons hanging by green strings from a bamboo pole, the dark purple-brown fruit dusted with white speckles against a pale cream ground; Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at lower right.
Japanese painting on paper, still life of bamboo shoots and a turnip in tan, brown, and white, with fine brushwork and a small sprig of green leaves; artist's signature and red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print depicting two red-crowned cranes among tall green bamboo stalks, with flowering plants at ground level and a pale yellow sky; artist's seal and cursive inscription at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print in circular format on pale yellow ground, depicting pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms — the traditional "sho-chiku-bai" grouping. A gnarled pine trunk dominates the center, with rounded green canopy above; bamboo stalks rise at right; pink plum blossoms branch at lower left. Red sky fades to white at the horizon. Small red seal at center.
Japanese painting on silk depicting five pale fish swimming in diagonal bands of pale blue water above a bank of green reeds, cattails, and yellow wildflowers, with two white and yellow butterflies in flight at upper right; red seal in lower left corner.
Japanese ink and color painting of three carp rendered in fine brushwork with detailed scale patterns, arranged diagonally as if swimming upward, surrounded by small floating water plants in deep green against a pale wash background; red seal in lower right corner.
Japanese woodblock print of a rooster and hen among green foliage and small purple flowers, rendered with flat areas of color and fluid brushwork; rooster displays golden and dark plumage with a red comb; vertical columns of Japanese characters with a red seal at right.
Japanese woodblock print of several chicks — yellow, black, and gray — clustered in and around a shallow brown dish on scattered straw, beside a flowering morning glory vine with pale pink bud; two red seal stamps at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print or painting of two sparrows in mid-flight among snow-laden bamboo stalks, rendered in green, white, and brown against a pale gray background, with a red seal and Japanese characters at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of two mandarin ducks standing among low grasses, the male with vivid blue, green, red, and orange plumage; a curved flowering plum branch extends from the left; vertical Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at lower right.
Album leaf painting of a white peony in full bloom with golden stamens, surrounded by broad green leaves with fine inked veins and slender grass stems, on a pale ground; red seal in lower right corner.
Woodblock print of a fully open peony in pale pink and coral tones with a yellow center, surrounded by green foliage and an unopened bud at upper left, on a warm beige ground; two columns of Chinese characters with a red seal at upper right.
Japanese woodblock print of a golden pheasant in three-quarter view, with pale yellow crest, green collar, orange and purple wing feathers, and a long patterned tail with red accent feathers; two columns of Japanese characters and a red seal at upper right.
Japanese woodblock print of two brown and white shorebirds standing among green marsh grasses, rendered with fine detail; two Chinese characters and a red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of three orange-red goldfish swimming beneath a drooping wisteria branch with purple blossoms and green leaves; two vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy with red seal at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print of a barn swallow with blue wings and cream breast perched on a wisteria stem, with cascading purple flower clusters and green compound leaves against a pale ground; vertical Japanese calligraphy and red seal at left.
Japanese painting on silk or paper, a small gray and orange fish leaping above a rushing waterfall flanked by green foliage, rendered in fluid ink brushwork with soft washes; Japanese calligraphy and red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print landscape with a waterfall cascading over dark rocks into a calm blue pool, surrounded by green pine trees and pink-blossomed trees against pale gray mountains; red seal in lower right corner.
Japanese-style painting on silk, green wheat stalks with seed heads rising against a warm orange sky, a large orange sun at upper left, with a gray-green ground at the base; two Chinese characters and a red seal at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print depicting a cylindrical paper lantern with silhouetted figures in procession across its glowing amber surface, including a porter, figures in hats, and a child with a dog; smaller silhouettes at right; a flowering vine with pale purple blossoms at left; red seal and two columns of Japanese characters at lower right.
Japanese woodblock print of a hawk in flight against a pale blue-grey sky, wings spread wide, with a large crescent moon behind it; vertical Japanese calligraphy and a red seal at lower left.
Japanese woodblock print of three seagulls in flight against a pale gray ground, rendered in gray, white, and cream with red-orange legs and beaks; loose, gestural brushwork with Japanese calligraphy and red seal at lower right.
Artist or Maker
Various Japanese Artists
Title
Compendium of Bird and Flower Pictures
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
Meiji period, 1868-1912
Medium
Album of fifty-one Japanese woodblock prints; ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 13 7/8 x 11 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (35.24 x 29.85 x 4.45 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Charles Lisanby
Accession Number
M.2005.158.1-.51
Classification
Books
Collecting Area
Japanese Art