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No. 27, Kagaribi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857. Creator: Kunisada II (Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV), Utagawa (1823-1880)
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No. 27, Kagaribi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857. Creator: Kunisada II (Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV), Utagawa (1823-1880)
No. 27, Kagaribi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta), 1857. Private Collection
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No. 27, Kagaribi, from the series Lady Murasaki's Genji Cards (Murasaki Shikibu Genji karuta) by Kunisada II (Utagawa Kunimasa III, Toyokuni IV), 1857, is a stunning example of Ukiyo-e woodblock print art from the Far East during the Edo period. This allegorical image, taken from the famous Japanese literary work "Genji Monogatari" or "The Tale of Genji," portrays the character Kagaribi, who embodies the moon's radiant light and the transient beauty of the night. The print showcases Kagaribi standing gracefully in a moonlit garden, her long, flowing hair cascading down her back, and her body adorned in elegant attire. She holds a fan in one hand and a lantern in the other, symbolizing the illumination of the night and the passage of time. The intricate details of her kimono and the delicate patterns of the garden are rendered with exquisite precision, highlighting the artist's mastery of the woodblock printing technique. The Genji Cards series was created during the late 19th century and is considered a significant contribution to the genre of Japanese mythology and allegory in art. Each print in the series represents a character or scene from the Genji Monogatari, and they were often used as educational tools or for entertainment. This beautiful work of art is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan and the enduring influence of its literature and art on the world. It invites us to reflect on the themes of beauty, transience, and the passage of time, making it a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences to this day.
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