Rooster, Hen and Chicken with Spiderwort

Rooster, Hen and Chicken with Spiderwort

Katsushika Hokusai

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

During his Iitsu period, Hokusai often featured flowers and birds in the prints he produced for fans. This image depicts a family of chickens clustered together affectionately in a field of blooming spiderwort, or tsuyukusa. The brilliant palette displays Hokusai's fondness for bright, intense colors.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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