Catalog record · 目録番号 23685
Swallows and Iris
Catalog note / 解説
A swallow flies by blue iris. Hiroshige produced around 200 "kacho-e" (bird-flower designs) in various formats starting in early 1830s. Although they were small, they amply demonstrate Hiroshige's keen observation and the love of the nature. His kacho-e were said to be "frozen in motion" as if they were the well composed snap shot by a camera.
Image record / 画像情報
MFA · Originally in Edo era. This edition was made probably in the early 20th century. · mfa
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