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Syllable - Kyo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - Kyo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437447 Syllable - Kyo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.6 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: From a series of 22 prints illustrating the 11th century novel Tales of Ise. Dominant colour is green to yellow-green, with pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. Lady standing on tatami of room opening on balcony, with young girl kneeling and drawing attention of lady to vase and chrysanthemum arrangement between them. Background a maple tree and winding stream. At top corner of each print is a single character (of Kana type) each different and enclosed in circle (0.8cm diameter).); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
Media ID 25149488
© Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Balcony Chrysanthemum Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Kimono Maple Maples Stream Tales Tokugawa Period Woodblock Four Elements
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This woodblock print titled "Syllable - Kyo from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" transports us to 18th-century Japan. Created by the talented artist Shunsho, this artwork measures 21.7x15.6 cm and is currently housed at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. The dominant colors of green to yellow-green, along with hints of pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange, create a harmonious palette that enhances the overall composition. The scene depicts a lady standing on a tatami mat inside a room that opens onto a picturesque balcony. A young girl kneels beside her, drawing attention to an exquisite vase and chrysanthemum arrangement placed between them. In the background, we see a majestic maple tree alongside a winding stream, adding depth and tranquility to the setting. Atop each print is an intricately designed character enclosed within a circle—a unique feature that adds an extra layer of artistic detail. This woodblock print belongs to a series of 22 prints illustrating scenes from the renowned 11th-century novel Tales of Ise. It beautifully captures elements such as nature, femininity, architecture, and traditional Japanese attire like kimonos—reflecting both literary themes and cultural aesthetics prominent during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). Through this remarkable artwork by Shunsho, we are transported back in time to experience the beauty and elegance of ancient Japanese culture while appreciating its rich artistic heritage.
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