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Syllable - Ma from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
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Syllable - Ma from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c. 1770-1773 (woodblock on paper)
6437451 Syllable - Ma from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints, c.1770-1773 (woodblock on paper) by Shunsho, Katsukawa (1726-93); 21.7x15.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: From a series of 22 prints illustrating the 11th century novel Tales of Ise. Dominant colour is green to yellow-green, with pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. A nobleman, possibly Prince Genji, reclining and leaning on boundary rails in corner of veranda, observing the fall of petals of a flowering cherry tree, trunk of which visible behind him. In foreground a pine tree and shrub. At top corner of each print is a single character (of Kana type) each different and enclosed in circle (0.8cm diameter).); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery
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Balcony Bloom Blossom Blossoming Cherry Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Nobles Pine Tales Tokugawa Period Veranda Woodblock Noble Tale
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This woodblock print, titled "Syllable - Ma from the series Tales of Ise in Fashionable Brocade Prints" transports us to 18th-century Japan. Created by Shunsho Katsukawa, a renowned artist of the time, this print measures 21.7x15.2 cm and is housed in the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. Part of a larger series illustrating the classic 11th-century novel Tales of Ise, this particular print showcases a nobleman, possibly Prince Genji, reclining on a veranda corner. As he leans on boundary rails, his gaze fixates on cherry blossom petals gently cascading from a flowering tree behind him. The dominant colors range from green to yellow-green with hints of pale sepia brown and yellow ochre to pale orange. Intricate details abound within this composition; at the top corner of each print are single characters enclosed in circles representing different sounds (Kana type). This delicate touch adds an extra layer of elegance to an already exquisite piece. The presence of pine trees and shrubs in the foreground further enhances the natural beauty captured within this scene. With its rich symbolism and meticulous craftsmanship typical for Edo period prints (1603-1868), "Syllable - Ma" invites viewers into a world where literature meets artistry seamlessly. Immerse yourself in Japanese culture as you admire this stunning woodblock print that beautifully captures both nature's ephemeral beauty and timeless literary tales.
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