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The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series "Genji in Fifty-four Sheets (Genji... ", c. 1735. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga. The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series "Genji in Fifty-four Sheets (Genji... ", c. 1735)
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The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series "Genji in Fifty-four Sheets (Genji... ", c. 1735. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga. The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series "Genji in Fifty-four Sheets (Genji... ", c. 1735)
The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series "Genji in Fifty-four Sheets (Genji gojuyonmai no uchi)", c. 1735
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The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series 'Genji in Fifty-four Sheets' (Genji gojuyonmai no uchi) by Nishimura Shigenaga, created around 1735, is a stunning hand-colored woodblock print that showcases the beauty of nature and the passage of time. This print is part of the larger series 'Genji Monogatari Gajo' (The Tale of Genji Fifty-four Scenes), which was inspired by the classic Japanese literature work 'The Tale of Genji' by Murasaki Shikibu. In this particular print, we see a man, possibly a gardener, standing in a garden surrounded by an overgrowth of weeds. The weeds, in various shades of yellow, have taken over the once pristine garden, covering the ground and reaching up to the man's waist. The man, with a determined expression on his face, holds a fan in one hand and a tool for weeding in the other, ready to tackle the task of reclaiming the garden. The print is a masterpiece of the Ukiyo-e artistic school, characterized by its horizontal format and the use of the Hosoban beni (narrow-format) printing technique. The intricate details of the man's clothing, the textures of the weeds, and the delicate coloring all highlight the skill and artistry of Nishimura Shigenaga and the Senkado publishing house. The location of the print is not definitively known, but it is believed to have been produced in Eikado, a district in Kyoto known for its artistic and cultural heritage. The print serves as a reminder of the importance of gardening and the constant struggle to maintain balance between nature and cultivation. Overall, The Overgrowth of Weeds, No. 15 from the series 'Genji in Fifty-four Sheets' is a captivating work of art that invites viewers to reflect on the beauty of nature, the passage of time, and the human spirit.
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