Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei. Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei

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Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei. Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the...", c. 1824. Creator: Gakutei

Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box, from the series "Diptych for the Drum Group", c. 1824

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Two Chinese Women Examining Thread and a Spider's Web in a Box" is a captivating color woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Gakutei, also known as Harunobu Yashima or Yashima Sadaoka, in approximately 1824. This print is part of the series "Diptych for the Drum Group," which showcases the intricacies of Gogaku, a traditional performing art originating in the Edo period of Japan. The image depicts two Chinese women intently examining a box filled with thread and a spider's web. Their expressions convey a sense of deep concentration and admiration for the delicate details before them. The women are dressed in elegant kimonos, their clothing adorned with intricate patterns that add to the overall beauty of the scene. The use of color woodblock printing with metallic pigment adds a vibrant and rich dimension to the artwork. The setting of the print is reminiscent of a haberdashery or a textile shop, where textiles, threads, and other materials for clothing and costumes would be sold. The presence of the spider's web in the box suggests the importance of precision and attention to detail in the creation of clothing and textiles during this time. This print is a testament to the artistic school of the Edo period, which emphasized the beauty of everyday life and the appreciation of simple moments. The women's focus on the thread and the web in the box highlights the importance of craftsmanship and the connection between art, fashion, and daily life in Japan during the 19th century. The print is currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, adding to the institution's impressive collection of Asian art and heritage from around the world.

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