White Cockatoo

White Cockatoo (1755) is one of the most famous paintings by the Japanese artist Itō Jakuchū. The painting depicts a white cockatoo perched on a branch of a flowering plum tree, against a background of gold leaf. The cockatoo is painted in a naturalistic style, with its feathers delicately rendered and its eyes bright and alert. The plum tree is painted in a more abstract style, with its blossoms rendered as simple shapes. The gold leaf background adds a sense of luxury and refinement to the painting. The painting is currently in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery.

Itō Jakuchū (1716-1800) was a Japanese artist who lived during the Edo period (1603–1868). He is best known for his paintings of flowers and birds, which are characterized by their realism, their use of bold colors, and their sense of harmony. Jakuchū was a devout Buddhist, and his paintings often reflect his religious beliefs. He used a limited palette of primary and secondary colors, creating striking and dynamic compositions. He also experimented with perspectives and negative space.