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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
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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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