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Syllable - No from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - No from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437455 Syllable - No from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.6x15.2 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. Landscape with 3 figures. A nobleman (green) with two attendants on border of a cascade running diagonally from top left to bottom right. Trees including pine and maple. 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
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Cascade Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Maple Maples Pine Stream Tales Tokugawa Period Waterfall Woodblock Four Elements Noble Nobles
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This woodblock print titled "Syllable - No from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" by Shunsho, Katsukawa takes us on a journey back to 18th century Japan. The print, measuring 21.6x15.2 cm, is part of a collection housed at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. The artwork belongs to a series of 22 prints that beautifully illustrate scenes from the renowned 11th-century novel Tales of Ise. In this particular piece, we are transported to a serene landscape featuring three figures amidst lush greenery and flowing water. A nobleman dressed in vibrant green attire stands alongside two attendants near a cascading waterfall that runs diagonally across the composition. The surrounding trees include majestic pines and delicate maples, adding depth and harmony to the scene. At the top corner of each print within this series is an intricate character enclosed in a small circle, showcasing traditional Japanese calligraphy known as Kana type. Through this exquisite woodblock print, Shunsho captures not only the natural beauty but also elements of nobility and literary tradition prevalent during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a glimpse into Japanese culture at that time. With its rich colors ranging from green to yellow-green hues complemented by pale sepia brown tones, this artwork truly embodies the essence of nature's splendor intertwined with human existence.
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