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Sudare-gai, hana-gai, sakura-gai, mumeno-gai, nadeshiko-gai, and kinuta-gai, from the illu... 1789. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
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Sudare-gai, hana-gai, sakura-gai, mumeno-gai, nadeshiko-gai, and kinuta-gai, from the illu... 1789. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Sudare-gai, hana-gai, sakura-gai, mumeno-gai, nadeshiko-gai, and kinuta-gai, from the illustrated book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide (Shiohi no tsuto)", Japan, 1789
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This stunning double page illustration from the eighteenth century Japanese book "Gifts from the Ebb Tide" (Shiohi no Tsuto) showcases a meticulous arrangement of natural treasures found along the seashore. The illustration, created by the renowned artist Kitagawa Utamaro in 1789 during the Tokugawa period, features an assortment of seashells, seaweed, and flowers, including Sudare-gai (bamboo blinds), Hana-gai (flower baskets), Sakura-gai (cherry blossoms), Mumeno-gai (brown seaweed), Nadeshiko-gai (daisies), and Kinuta-gai (bamboo shoots). The low tide reveals an abundance of seashells, each with unique shapes and patterns, spread out on the beige sand. Olive green and other natural hues dominate the scene, with intricate calligraphy adding elegant text to the image. The still life is a testament to the natural beauty of the seashore, capturing the essence of the Edo period's fascination with the natural world. Kitagawa Utamaro's masterful use of color woodblock printing techniques brings each element to life, from the delicate petals of the cherry blossoms to the intricate patterns on the seashells. This artwork is a visual representation of the scientific and artistic exploration of the natural world during the eighteenth century in Japan. The double page illustration invites viewers to appreciate the variety and beauty of the natural phenomena found at the waters' edge.
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