A 19th Century Depiction of Swallows #3: Hand Painted

$55.00 USD

late nineteenth century
9 1/2" x 13", 24 cm x 33 cm 

This is page showing a pair of  beautifully rendered brushed ink Japanese swallows, or tsubame flying near a willow tree.

The tsubame is a design motif that appears fairly regularly in Japan; it is a beautiful and lyrical bird that is a symbol of spring--they are yearly migrants to Japan, arriving during this season.

This deft rendering shows two red throated swallows against a background suggestive of a budding weeping willow--just gorgeous.

Recommended.

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A 19th Century Depiction of Swallows #3: Hand Painted