Who painted Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree?

Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree was painted by Isoda Koryūsai in 1780.

Where can I see Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree?

Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree?

Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree

Isoda Koryūsai , 1780

Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Isoda Koryūsai. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Parakeet on the Branch of a Cherry Tree is a painting depicting a parakeet perched on a cherry tree branch. The work is attributed to the artist Isoda Koryusai.

Subject & Meaning

The parakeet, watchful and alert, sits on a branch poised to burst into flower, signaling the beginning of the cherry blossom season, a significant event in the cultural calendar.

Technique & Style

The painting is a copyist's drawing, likely made from Koryusai's original sketches. A correction was made by pasting a piece of paper in the lower centre of the design, suggesting a level of detail and care in the reproduction process.

History & Provenance

As a copyist's drawing, this work was probably intended for use in creating a printing block, a common practice at the time. The original drawing may have been discarded after the block was carved.