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Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four
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Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four
Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn, from the series " Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shuku awase, shiki no hana)", c. 1792
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Autumn Bench Benches Chuban Churinsha Churinsha Shuncho Iris Irises Katsukawa Kichizaemon Katsukawa Shunchō Katsukawa Yubundo Kichisado Kichizaemon Katsukawa Kiseru Kissado Pipe Pointing Sanko Seating Shien Shuncho Churinsha Shuncho Katsukawa Tobacco Pipe Toshien Toshinen Yubundo Katsukawa Yushido Block Printing Colour Woodblock Print Hand Gesture Tokugawa Period Woodblock Printing
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Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn - A Delicate Symphony of Nature and Artistry
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. This woodblock print, titled "Rabbit-Ear Irises in Autumn" is a masterpiece from the series "Choicest Odes upon Flowers of the Four Seasons" by Katsukawa Shuncho. Created during the Edo period in 18th century Japan, this artwork showcases the exquisite beauty of irises blooming amidst an autumnal garden. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident as he skillfully captures every delicate petal and vibrant hue using traditional colour woodblock printing techniques. The result is a mesmerizing composition that transports viewers to a serene countryside setting. In this scene, we see a woman elegantly seated on a bench, her full-length figure gracefully gesturing towards the irises with one hand while holding a kiseru (tobacco pipe) in the other. Her presence adds an element of intrigue and mystery to the artwork, inviting us to contemplate her connection with nature. The choice of rabbit-ear irises as the focal point further enhances this piece's uniqueness. These unusual flowers symbolize femininity and grace, perfectly complementing both the subject matter and artistic style. Displayed at The Art Institute of Chicago's Asian Art Gallery, this print serves as a testament to Japanese artistic heritage and its profound influence on ukiyo-e (woodblock prints). It invites us to appreciate not only nature's ephemeral beauty but also humanity's ability to capture it through art for generations to come.
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