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The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 2 of 2), c1775. Creator: Shunsho
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The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 2 of 2), c1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a poem about the moon at midnight (image 2 of 2), c1775. From One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets
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11th Century 1770s Calligraphy Courtier Eleventh Century Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Lady In Waiting Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Murasaki Shikibu Novelist Poem Poetess Shikibu Murasaki Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Waka
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In this woodblock print from an illustrated book, titled "The Poetress Murasaki Shikibu with a Poem about the Moon at Midnight" (c1775), we encounter a vision of elegance and refinement from the eleventh century Japan. The print, created by the renowned artist Shunsho (also known as Katsukawa Shunsho, Miyagawa Shunsho, or Miyakawa Shunsho), showcases Murasaki Shikibu, a celebrated novelist and poet, in a full-length portrait. Murasaki Shikibu, dressed in the traditional kimono, is depicted in a serene setting, with her gaze fixed on the moonlit sky. The poetess, who served as a lady-in-waiting at the Heian court, is shown holding a scroll in her left hand, on which is inscribed her poem about the moon. The poem reads: "The moon at midnight, / A mirror of silver bright, / In the still, clear night." The intricately detailed print, which is part of the "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets" series, exemplifies the artistic prowess of the Katsukawa School during the eighteenth century. The delicate color palette, calligraphy, and meticulous woodblock printing techniques employed in this artwork transport us to a time when poetry and literature held a significant place in Japanese culture. This image, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Murasaki Shikibu's literary contributions and the rich artistic heritage of Japan.
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