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A young girl listens to two Koto Players by Miyagawa Choshun
A young girl listens to two Koto Players by Miyagawa Choshun (1683-1753). Date: late 18th century
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Chosun Instrument Instruments Koto Listens Mar18 Musician Musicians Player Players Printing Stringed Technique Tradition Ukiyo E Woodblock Miyagawa
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the rich cultural heritage of Japan with our exquisite range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning artwork, titled "A young girl listens to two Koto Players by Miyagawa Choshun," showcases the grace and beauty of traditional Japanese music. Dating back to the late 18th century, this rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online captures the essence of a bygone era. The intricate details of the Koto players' expressions and posture, combined with the young girl's rapt attention, transport you to a world of tranquility and artistry. Bring this timeless masterpiece into your home or office and add a touch of sophistication to any space.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 59.4cm (14.7" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite ukiyo-e (floating world) print, titled "A Young Girl Listens to Two Koto Players" by the renowned Japanese artist Miyagawa Choshun, dates back to the late 18th century. Ukiyo-e is a traditional Japanese art form characterized by its distinctive woodblock printing technique, which produces rich, vibrant colors and intricate details. In this scene, we see a young girl, dressed in the elegant kimono of the time, sitting on a tatami mat floor, her eyes fixed on the two koto players before her. The koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, played with plectrums called bachi, and is known for its melodic and resonant sound. The musicians, dressed in formal attire, are deeply engrossed in their performance, their expressions conveying a sense of concentration and passion. The print showcases the masterful use of color and detail by Miyagawa Choshun. The warm, earthy tones of the tatami mat and the cool, muted colors of the kimonos create a harmonious contrast, while the intricate patterns and textures of the fabric add depth and texture to the image. The delicate brushwork and precise lines of the artists' hand are evident in the details of the koto and the musicians' faces, which exude a sense of tranquility and serenity. This print is a beautiful representation of the rich cultural traditions of Japan during the late 18th century, and serves as a reminder of the enduring beauty and significance of ukiyo-e art. The young girl's rapt attention to the music of the koto players speaks to the power of art to transport us to another time and place, and to touch our hearts and souls in profound ways.
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