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Fine Art Print : The Great Elephant from a Foreign Land (Ikoku watari dai zo no zu), 1863
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The Great Elephant from a Foreign Land (Ikoku watari dai zo no zu), 1863
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Eating Elephant Enormous Europeans Funny Huge Large Leaf Leaves Oban Triptych Pointing Triptych Trunk Tusk Tusks West Western Westerner Westerners Wrinkle Wrinkled Wrinkles Yokohama Yokohama E Colour Woodblock Print
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the East with our exquisite offering from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This stunning masterpiece, "The Great Elephant from a Foreign Land (Ikoku watari dai zo no zu)" by Utagawa Yoshiharu, dates back to 1863. A captivating work from the Heritage Images archive, this print showcases the artist's masterful use of color and line to bring to life an awe-inspiring elephant, as it gracefully traverses a foreign land. Transport yourself to another era with this beautiful and intricately detailed work of art, perfect for adding an air of sophistication and culture to any space.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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 35.6cm x 17.7cm (14" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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 vibrant and whimsical triptych print, titled "The Great Elephant from a Foreign Land" transports viewers back to the Edo period in 19th century Japan. Created by Utagawa Yoshiharu, a renowned ukiyo-e artist, this artwork captures the fascination and curiosity of the Japanese people towards Western culture. In this scene, we witness an enormous elephant standing amidst lush greenery, its wrinkled skin and enormous tusks commanding attention. A group of Japanese men gather around the majestic creature, their gestures and expressions reflecting a mix of awe and amusement. One man points at the elephant with excitement while another playfully imitates its trunk with his hand gesture. The use of vivid colors and intricate details in this woodblock print showcases Yoshiharu's mastery as an artist. The European influence is evident not only in the depiction of the exotic animal but also in the style reminiscent of European prints that were introduced to Japan through Yokohama during that time. "The Great Elephant from a Foreign Land" serves as both entertainment and cultural commentary, highlighting Japan's encounter with foreign lands during a transformative era. It invites us to ponder on themes such as exploration, cross-cultural exchange, and our human fascination with nature's wonders. Displayed proudly at The Art Institute of Chicago's Asian Arts gallery, this piece continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of Eastern tradition and Western inspiration.
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