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s good hire woman Yometoriyoshi series Hanazono poetry association Hanazono bantsuzuki
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s good hire woman Yometoriyoshi series Hanazono poetry association Hanazono bantsuzuki
Its good to hire a woman Yometoriyoshi A series for the Hanazono poetry association Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title), A standing woman next to a miniature landscape on a table with the figures Jo and Uba, together the symbol for a long and happy married life. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs in which it was indicated which activities could or could not be undertaken on certain days by people born in a certain year. Totoya Hokkei (mentioned on object), Japan, 1822 - 1825, paper, colour woodcut, h 203 mm × w 176 mm
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Media ID 19543846
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1822 1825 Activities Almanacs Belief Certain Days Certain Year Colour Woodcut Extra Special First Activities Line Long New Year People Born Prints Refers Red Cartouche Series Title Symbol Table Totoya Hokkei Two Poems Undertaken Hire Mentioned
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This print from the "s good hire woman Yometoriyoshi series Hanazono poetry association Hanazono bantsuzuki" transports us to Japan in the early 19th century. The image depicts a standing woman, gracefully positioned next to a mesmerizing miniature landscape displayed on a table. In this scene, she is accompanied by two figures, Jo and Uba, symbolizing a long and blissful married life. The beauty of this artwork lies not only in its visual appeal but also in the profound meaning it carries. Two poems accompany the print, emphasizing the significance of this piece within Japanese culture. It aligns with the belief that the first activities undertaken during the new year hold extra special importance. A striking red cartouche adorns these prints, reminiscent of almanacs used during that time period. These almanacs guided individuals born in specific years on which activities were deemed favorable or unfavorable for them. Created by Totoya Hokkei between 1822 and 1825 using color woodcut techniques on paper, these prints showcase exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. They capture an era when art was deeply intertwined with cultural traditions and beliefs. As we admire this remarkable artwork from Liszt Collection today, let us appreciate its historical significance as well as its aesthetic allure. It serves as a window into Japanese customs and offers us insight into their reverence for symbolism and rituals surrounding marriage and auspicious beginnings.
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