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Syllable - Su from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - Su from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437464 Syllable - Su 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. Winter landscape; with 3 figures on banks of a river. 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 25163890
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Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Tales Tokugawa Period Virility Woodblock Four Elements Noble Nobles
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This print titled "Syllable - Su from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" takes us on a journey back to 18th century Japan. Created by Shunsho, Katsukawa, this woodblock masterpiece measures 21.6x15.2 cm and is housed at the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. The artwork belongs to a series of 22 prints illustrating the renowned 11th-century novel Tales of Ise. In this particular piece, we are transported to a serene winter landscape featuring three figures standing on the banks of a river. The dominant colors range from green to yellow-green, with hints of pale sepia brown and yellow ochre. At the top corner of each print in this series lies a single character enclosed within a small circle, adding an intriguing touch to these already mesmerizing works. Through its depiction of nature and human presence, this image explores themes such as masculinity, nobility, literature, and society during Japan's Edo period (1603-1868). It offers viewers an opportunity to delve into Japanese culture while appreciating the artistry behind woodblock printing. With its delicate details and evocative scenery, "Syllable - Su from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" captures both our imagination and admiration for traditional Japanese art forms.
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