'the grebe
when it becomes lonely
dives into the water'-hino sojo
'the water fowl
lays its beak on its breast
and sleeps as it floats'-ginko
image via the guardian via the trustees of the british museum
anonymous
grebe on the water with irises, early 19th century
ink and colours on paper
-i love the writing in the upper right-
I too love the writing...is it japanese?? I like simple paintingd like this, there is something peacful about it.
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