Rabbit Carrying Plum Branch

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key Notes:
Playful symbolism, Naturalistic detail.
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Dimensions:
medium:
Ink and color on paper
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"Rabbit Carrying Plum Branch" by Ukita Ikkei, created during the Edo period, exemplifies the artist's mastery in the ukiyo-e genre, combining elements of nature with symbolic representation. The painting reflects the cultural significance of rabbits and plum blossoms in Japanese art, often associated with themes of fertility and renewal, thereby enhancing its impact within the context of seasonal celebrations and traditional aesthetics.

Description of the work:

"Rabbit Carrying Plum Branch" by Ukita Ikkei is a notable example of Edo-period Japanese art, characterized by its delicate brushwork and vibrant color palette. The composition features a stylized rabbit, rendered with meticulous attention to detail, clutching a plum branch, which symbolizes resilience and the arrival of spring, set against a subtly textured background that enhances the overall harmony of the piece.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Rabbit Carrying Plum Branch