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Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the... c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai. Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the... c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai
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Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the... c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai. Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the... c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai
Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)", Japan, c. 1835/36
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Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi
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is a captivating woodblock print from Hokusai's renowned series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse" (Hyakunin Isshu Uba Ga Etoki), created around 1835/36. This masterpiece by the legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) showcases a serene coastal scene, with a headland jutting out into the sea and a houseboat anchored near the shore. The title of the print refers to a poem by Chunagon Yakamochi (614-682), a prominent poet and statesman from Japan's ancient Heian period. The poem inscribed at the bottom of the print reads, "Saki no sora, kako ni mo / Otomo no Yakamochi no yume" (The sky before me, / The dream of Otomo no Yakamochi). This verse reflects the poet's longing for the distant horizon and the transient nature of dreams. The image of the poem's author, Chunagon Yakamochi, can be seen in the background, sitting on a rocky outcrop and gazing out to sea, lost in thought. The print's vibrant colors and intricate details bring the poem to life, transporting the viewer to the shores of ancient Japan. The boats in the foreground and the people on the shore add a sense of activity and movement to the otherwise tranquil scene. The print is an excellent example of Hokusai's mastery of the woodblock printing technique, which allowed him to create stunningly detailed and expressive works of art. Overall, "Poem by Chunagon Yakamochi" is a beautiful and thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between poetry, nature, and the human experience.
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