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Syllable - Ya from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - Ya from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437463 Syllable - Ya from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.5x15.5 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. In foreground a house (palace) veranda on which a nobleman is taking his leave (with extended fan in his right sleeve) from a lady leaning through a blind towards him, with a branch of a shrub in her hand, clearly presented to her. 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 25135700
© Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Tales Tokugawa Period Veranda Virility Woodblock Noble Nobles
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This woodblock print, titled "Syllable - Ya from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" transports us to 18th century Japan. Created by Shunsho Katsukawa, a renowned artist of the time, this print measures 21.5x15.5 cm and is housed in the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. Part of a larger series illustrating the famous 11th-century novel Tales of Ise, this particular print showcases vibrant colors ranging from green to yellow-green with hints of sepia brown and pale orange. The foreground depicts a grand house veranda where a nobleman bids farewell to a lady leaning through a blind towards him. The lady holds a branch of shrubbery delicately presented to her. At the top corner of each print in this series lies an intricate character enclosed within a circle—a distinctive feature that adds depth and symbolism to these works. The image captures not only scenes from ancient Japanese literature but also provides insight into societal norms during the Edo period (1603-1868). It highlights themes such as nobility, femininity, architecture, and nature while showcasing meticulous attention to detail through woodblock techniques. As we admire this exquisite piece of artistry by Shunsho Katsukawa, we are transported back in time—immersing ourselves in both literary history and visual beauty intertwined within one remarkable composition.
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