Bulbul Bird and Red Plum Blossoms

A bulbul bird perched on a plum tree is a popular motif of Japanese art because it come flying for the nectar of the plum flower.
This picture was painted by Tachibana Akinao, the 7th lord of the Yanagawa domain. He was eager to study and publicly honor his ancestors’ achievements. On the other hand, He likely enjoyed painting. Although his paintings may lack artistic flair, its natural style gives a heartwarming feeling.