painting

Date1942-1945

Mediumpaper

Dimensions25 5/8 x 11 in. (65.1 x 27.9 cm)

ClassificationsFine Arts

Credit LineJapanese American National Museum

Object number2015.100.38

DescriptionJapanese black sumie ink painting on manila colored paper. Painting features tall bamboo stalks with leaves in center of painting and faint bamboo leaves across top. On upper right side is a small bird painted in black, gray and brown. The bird has wings raised in flight, feet tucked in and beak open.