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Fine Art Print : Dragon and Tiger, 1500s. Creator: Sesson Sh?kei (Japanese, 1504-1589)
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Dragon and Tiger, 1500s. Creator: Sesson Sh?kei (Japanese, 1504-1589)
Dragon and Tiger, 1500s. These paired creatures represent the elements of water and wind in Chinese cosmology: the dragons swirling form conjures rain clouds, and the tiger embodies the winds terrible, unpredictable force. Former CMA director Sherman Lee found in Sessons paintings intimations of a developing Japanese style distinct from Chinese predecessors. Here, parody and pattern are at the forefront. The formidable, awe-inspiring tiger takes on the demeanor of a curious house cat, and a once-snarling dragons face morphs into an oddly befuddled human expression. Such exaggerated, humorously rendered faces suggest a gentle domestication of these primal forces. Lee described Sessons work as inhabiting a world of aesthetic awareness, in which brushstroke and pattern are primary and where waves are " arranged in graceful and rhythmically repetitive reflex curves, primarily decorative shapes and only secondarily water and foam."
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1392 1573 1573 1615 Ink On Paper Pair Of Six Panel Folding Screens 1504 1589 Momoyama Muromachi Periods Sesson Shūkei
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the past with our exquisite Dragon and Tiger Fine Art Print from Sesson Shūkei's collection, available through Media Storehouse. Dating back to the 1500s, this masterpiece showcases the dynamic interplay between these mythical creatures, symbolizing the elements of water and wind in Chinese cosmology. The dragons' swirling forms evoke the essence of rain clouds, while the tigers' powerful presence embodies the raw energy of the wind. Bring the rich history and culture of Japanese art into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print from Heritage Images.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 27.1cm (21" x 10.7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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 print showcases the artwork "Dragon and Tiger" created by Sesson Shūkei, a renowned Japanese artist from the 1500s. The piece beautifully captures the essence of Chinese cosmology, representing the elements of water and wind through these mythical creatures. In Chinese belief, dragons symbolize rain clouds with their swirling form, while tigers embody the unpredictable force of wind. However, Sesson's unique style brings a touch of parody and pattern to this traditional subject matter. The once fearsome tiger now appears curious like a house cat, while the dragon's expression transforms into an oddly befuddled human face. Through exaggerated and humorously rendered faces, Sesson playfully domesticates these primal forces. Former CMA director Sherman Lee recognized in Sesson's paintings an emerging Japanese style distinct from its Chinese predecessors. He described Sesson's work as inhabiting a world where brushstroke and pattern take precedence over realism. The waves depicted in this artwork are arranged in graceful and rhythmically repetitive reflex curves that serve primarily as decorative shapes rather than literal representations of water and foam. This approach highlights Sesson's emphasis on aesthetic awareness. This mesmerizing print allows us to appreciate not only the artistic mastery behind "Dragon and Tiger" but also how it reflects cultural influences between Japan and China during that era.
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