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Tree Cricket (Matsumushi) and Firefly (Hotaru) (colour woodblock print)
5043951 Tree Cricket (Matsumushi) and Firefly (Hotaru) (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Volume 1, picture 6. The artist and publisher are identified on the final page of the album. Cricket on polygonum and fireflies on and above yoshi reed. Poems by Haji no Kakiyasu (for the tree cricket) and Shurakusai Takimaro (for the firefly).
Picture Book: Selected Insects (Ehon mushi erami)); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 23259212
© Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives / Bridgeman Images
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the enchanting world of Japanese nature into your home with our exquisite Tree Cricket (Matsumushi) and Firefly (Hotaru) color woodblock print by Utamaro Kitagawa. This beautiful artwork, part of the Media Storehouse collection from Bridgeman Images, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of these elusive creatures as they illuminate the night. A stunning addition to any room, this fine art print captures the essence of Utamaro's masterful woodblock printing technique, transporting you to a serene and tranquil moment in time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro showcases the delicate beauty of nature in exquisite detail. Titled "Tree Cricket (Matsumushi) and Firefly (Hotaru)" this artwork transports us to a serene world where insects and plants come alive with vibrant colors. The print depicts a tree cricket perched on a polygonum plant, its slender body blending seamlessly with the leaves. The artist's meticulous attention to detail captures every intricate feature of the cricket, from its long antennae to its delicate wings. In contrast, above the foliage, fireflies dance gracefully in the night sky, their luminescent glow illuminating the scene. Accompanying this visual masterpiece are poems written by Haji no Kakiyasu for the tree cricket and Shurakusai Takimaro for the firefly. These verses add an additional layer of depth to the artwork, evoking emotions and capturing fleeting moments in time. Utamaro's skillful technique and artistic vision make this woodblock print a true testament to his mastery as an ukiyo-e artist. It is no wonder that it is housed at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK, where visitors can marvel at its ethereal beauty firsthand. "Tree Cricket (Matsumushi) and Firefly" serves as a reminder of our connection with nature and invites us to appreciate even the smallest creatures that inhabit our world.
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