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Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437465 Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.6x15.9 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: From a series of 22 prints illustrating the 11th century novel Tales of Ise. Dominant colour is green to yellow-green, with pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. In foreground a nobleman in black kimono with mon design, with boy attendant carrying a sword. These 2 figures stand in front of the shafts of a court carriage, the front blinds and 2 wheels of which are seen at their rear. Background, 2 pine trees in front of fenced enclosure. At top corner of each print is a single character (of Kana type) each different and enclosed in circle (0.8cm diameter).); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
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This print titled "Syllable - Shi from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" takes us on a journey back to 18th century Japan. Created by Shunsho, Katsukawa, this woodblock print showcases intricate details and vibrant colors that bring the scene to life. In the foreground, we see a nobleman dressed in a black kimono adorned with a mon design, accompanied by his young attendant carrying a sword. They stand proudly in front of the majestic court carriage, its front blinds and wheels peeking through behind them. The background is embellished with two pine trees standing tall before a fenced enclosure. The dominant color palette ranges from green to yellow-green, complemented by hints of pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. Each print in this series features a single character enclosed within a circle at the top corner. This artwork is part of an exquisite collection consisting of 22 prints illustrating scenes from the renowned 11th-century novel Tales of Ise. It beautifully captures elements of Japanese nobility and society during the Edo period (1603-1868). Displayed at Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK, this piece offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in Japanese culture while appreciating both artistic skill and historical significance.
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