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Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai. Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai)
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Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai. Poem by Kanke, from the series "One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin...c. 1835/36. Creator: Hokusai)
Poem by Kanke, 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 Kanke
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is a captivating color 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, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases the poetic depth and artistic brilliance of Japan's Edo period. The print depicts a man, believed to be the poet Kan Shōjo, sitting by the roadside, engrossed in the poetry collection "One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets" (Hyakunin Isshu). The poet is surrounded by a serene landscape, with the iconic Tenjin shrine and Mount Fuji in the background. The poet's attendant, Saki no Oban, is shown bringing him a tray of tea, symbolizing the importance of literature and the tranquility of the poetic life. The poem inscribed on the print is by Michizane Sugawara no Tatsumasa, also known as Tenjin, a renowned poet and scholar from the Heian period. The poem reads, "Sorobeku, the blue waves, / The moon rises, the wind blows; / The autumn night is long." This verse expresses the melancholic beauty of the autumn night and the passing of time. Hokusai, a master of the artistic school known as ukiyo-e, brilliantly captures the essence of the poem through his intricate block printing techniques, using a palette of browns, blues, and reds to create a warm and inviting atmosphere. This print is not only a testament to Hokusai's artistic prowess but also a celebration of the enduring legacy of Japanese literature and poetry.
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