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Maruyama Okyo - Womans shock at dropping a water container
Maruyama Okyo - Womans shock at dropping a water container Date: late 18th century
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Maruyama Okyo's masterpiece, "Woman's Shock at Dropping a Water Container," captures a moment of unexpected and poignant human emotion in late 18th century Japan. The painting depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire, her face contorted in shock and disbelief as she stands over an overflowing water container that has just spilt on the tatami mat floor. The carrier, which she had been carefully balancing on her head, now lies empty and forlorn next to the puddle. Maruyama Okyo, a prominent artist of the Rimpa school, was known for his ability to capture the essence of everyday life in Japan. In this painting, he expertly portrays the woman's surprise and embarrassment at her accident, as well as the fleeting moment of stillness before the chaos of cleaning up the spill ensues. The use of muted colors and intricate brushwork adds to the serene and contemplative atmosphere, inviting the viewer to reflect on the transience of life and the unexpected twists and turns it can take. The painting also showcases the artist's mastery of the traditional Japanese genre of "fugen-ga," or painting of the unexpected. By focusing on a seemingly mundane moment, Okyo highlights the beauty and depth that can be found in the ordinary. The woman's reaction, though common, is also universal, making this painting a timeless and enduring work of art that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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