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Disagreement eight-year-old boy Confucius Hasai no ko
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Disagreement eight-year-old boy Confucius Hasai no ko
Disagreement between an eight-year-old boy and Confucius Hasai no ko to Koshi no mondo (title on object) Additional stories from Uji (series title) Uji shui Monogatari (series title on object), The Chinese philosopher Confucius (Koshi) in conversation with a little boy standing in front of him. Behind them a waterfall and rising sun. On the left rocks and branches of a pine. With two poems. This image refers to the story of the boy who asked Confucius what was further away, the city of Lo Yang, or the place where the sun goes down. After the philosopher had given him the obvious answer, the boy objected that you can see the place where the sun goes down, but not the city of Lo Yang, waterfall, Yashima Gakutei (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1829, paper, colour woodcut, h 204 mm × w 176 mm
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1829 Branches City Colour Woodcut Conversation Front Philosopher Pine Place Rising Sun Series Title Story Title Two Poems Waterfall Yashima Gakutei Disagreement Mentioned
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This print captures a profound disagreement between an eight-year-old boy and the revered Chinese philosopher, Confucius. The scene unfolds with Confucius engaged in conversation with the little boy who stands before him, their contrasting perspectives evident. Behind them, a majestic waterfall cascades while the rising sun casts its warm glow upon the tranquil setting. On the left side of the image, rocks and branches of a pine tree add to the natural beauty. The significance of this artwork lies in its connection to an intriguing story from Uji shui Monogatari (Additional stories from Uji), titled "Disagreement between an eight-year-old boy and Confucius". In this tale, the young boy poses a thought-provoking question to Confucius: which is further away, Lo Yang city or where the sun goes down? Initially providing what seems like an obvious answer, Confucius is challenged by the astute observation that one can see where the sun sets but not Lo Yang city. Created by Yashima Gakutei around 1829 using paper and color woodcut techniques, this image beautifully encapsulates both philosophical inquiry and natural splendor. It invites viewers to ponder deeper meanings behind seemingly simple questions while appreciating nature's grandeur.
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