Shibata ZeshinJapanese, 1807–1891(Grasshopper and sunflower)
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Not on view at present
Where is “(Grasshopper and sunflower)” now? Collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Minneapolis, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the work
The artist Shibata Zeshin adroitly captures nature's vitality by depicting a close-up view of a robust sunflower. His characteristically bold brush strokes contribute to the liveliness of this flower, long an emblem of summer. A finely rendered grasshopper appears to have just hopped onto a flower petal. Although Zeshin did not include the sun itself, one can almost feel the blistering heat of the season.
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Details
- Accession number
- P.77.27.245
In the catalog
Sources
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Image: Minneapolis Institute of Art — public domain
![The Four Accomplishments [left of a pair], Shibata Zeshin, second half 19th century](https://img.artsmia.org/web_objects_cache/118000/400/50/118456/mia_8004065_800.jpg)
![The Four Accomplishments [right of a pair], Shibata Zeshin, second half 19th century](https://img.artsmia.org/web_objects_cache/118000/400/50/118455/mia_8004072_800.jpg)
