End-leaf from an Album with Two Seals of Isshi reading (upper) Bunshu and (lower)

Isshi Bunshu

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Seals of Isshi; Album Leaf Composition
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Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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End-leaf from an Album with Two Seals of Isshi

The painting titled "End-leaf from an Album with Two Seals of Isshi" is a work attributed to the artist Isshi Bunshu, created using ink and color on paper. Isshi Bunshu was a Japanese artist known for his contributions to the development of ink painting during the Edo period. This particular work is notable for its delicate use of color and the refined brushwork that characterizes Isshi's style. The seals present on the painting, reading "Bunshu," serve as a signature and authenticate the piece as part of Isshi's oeuvre. The artwork exemplifies the traditional Japanese aesthetic of simplicity and elegance, which was highly valued during the time. Isshi Bunshu's work has had a lasting impact on the appreciation of ink painting in Japanese art history.

Description of the work:

The "End-leaf from an Album with Two Seals of Isshi" by Isshi-Bunshu is an exquisite example of traditional Japanese ink and color on paper, showcasing the artist's mastery in brushwork and composition. The artwork features two seals, reading "Bunshu" and "Isshi," which are indicative of the artist's signature style and authentication practice.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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End-leaf from an Album with Two Seals of Isshi reading (upper) Bunshu and (lower)