Sunday, May 20, 2012

Japanese Prints, Early 19th Century

+ JMJ +

http://www.japaneseprints-london.com/ukiyoe/images/Katsushika-HOKUSAI-1760-1849-paintings50.jpg

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

A wonderfully delicate study using light washes showing a Japanese carrot, mushrooms, a Japanese cucumber ( which have knobbles or spikes as opposed to our smooth-skinned varieties ), aubergines and long beans ( possibly yardlong beans ).  [Source]


Seated Courtesan 
Artist: Eishi
Date: ca.1795
Description: Akashi of the Teahouse, Seigyokuya.
(Source)


The Courtesan 
Artist:  Eizan 
Date:  ca.1820s 
Description: Study of the courtesan, Shitome, of the
Matsukawa-ya Tea-house under Cherry Blossom.
(Source)


Artist: Eisho
Date: ca.1790s
Description: Study of promenading oiran.


Bijin
Artist: Eizan
Date: ca.1820s
Description: Study of the courtesan, Takashino, of the house of Akatsuru-ya

No comments:

Post a Comment