Moon, Gourds, and Insects
Sakai Hōitsu 酒井抱一
key Notes:
"Nighttime Still Life" and "Natural Elements"
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Dimensions:
10 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (26 x 33.7 cm)
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:
"Moon, Gourds, and Insects" is a notable work by Sakai Hōitsu, a prominent Japanese painter of the Edo period, created in the early 19th century. This painting exemplifies the artist's mastery of the ukiyo-e style and his innovative approach to incorporating natural elements, reflecting the aesthetic principles of simplicity and harmony prevalent in Japanese art.
Description of the work:
"Moon, Gourds, and Insects" by Sakai Hōitsu is a notable example of Edo-period Japanese painting, characterized by its delicate use of color and meticulous attention to detail. The composition features a serene moonlit scene with stylized gourds and insects, rendered in a harmonious palette that emphasizes the interplay of light and shadow, typical of Hōitsu's refined aesthetic.
Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum
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