Equestrian & Animals
Grasshopper on Gourd Vine
Shibata Zeshin
An elegant Japanese lacquer painting depicting a grasshopper amidst the lush leaves and heavy fruit of a gourd vine.
Cucumbers
Shibata Zeshin
1887 · Medium Not Listed
A sophisticated botanical study by Japanese master Shibata Zeshin, featuring bold dark forms and elegant calligraphic linework.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits quietly within a room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Dining Room · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Works across light, mid-tone, or darker walls
- Color notes
- Soft white, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1887 by the renowned Meiji-era artist Shibata Zeshin, this work captures the simple form of cucumbers with extraordinary depth. Zeshin, celebrated for his mastery of both painting and lacquerware, utilizes rich, dark tones and delicate, swirling vine tendrils to create a composition that is both grounded and airy. This piece exemplifies the refined Japanese aesthetic of finding profound beauty in humble botanical subjects.
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