2 Birds & Bamboo Sumi Painting

This is a vintage Japanese sumi-e painting attributed to the artist Sorai, executed with original brushwork in traditional sumi ink with subtle color accents. The subject depicts two lively swallows in flight against tall green bamboo, a timeless motif in Japanese art symbolizing resilience, vitality, and balance with nature.

Painted on paper, this work showcases the sumi-e style, celebrated for its expressive brushstrokes and elegant simplicity. The artist’s signature and red seal are visible at the lower right. A handwritten note on the reverse reads: “Japanese sumi painting by Sorai – original brush, sumi ink, year frame.”

• Materials: Sumi ink and watercolor on paper, framed in wood under glass

• Artist: Sorai (signed with red seal)

• Age: Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1970s)

• Dimensions: Approx. 10" x 8" framed

• Style: Traditional Japanese sumi-e, minimalist brush painting

• Condition: Very good vintage condition; paper shows light, natural age toning. Frame is solid and ready to hang.