Black-naped Oriole Perched on a Stem of Rose Mallow

Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese

Not on view

Ariake no
nurete ochitaru
fuyŏ kana

At the break of day,
dew-drenched, its petals drop—
the rose mallow.

—Trans. John T. Carpenter

Black-naped Oriole Perched on a Stem of Rose Mallow, Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo)), Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
, Japan

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