Twenty Scenes of Birds, Animals, Flowers and Fruiting Branches

Hanabusa Itchō 英一蝶

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

"Twenty Scenes of Birds, Animals, Flowers and Fruiting Branches" is a notable work by the Edo period artist Hanabusa Itchō, who was active in the late 17th to early 18th centuries. This painting exemplifies Itchō's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, showcasing a harmonious integration of natural elements that reflects the aesthetic values of the time and his influence on subsequent generations of Japanese artists.

Description of the work:

"Twenty Scenes of Birds, Animals, Flowers and Fruiting Branches" by Hanabusa Itchō is a notable example of Edo-period Japanese painting, characterized by its intricate detail and vibrant color palette. The work features a harmonious arrangement of various flora and fauna, rendered with a delicate brush technique that emphasizes both the naturalistic representation and the aesthetic principles of ukiyo-e.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Twenty Scenes of Birds, Animals, Flowers and Fruiting Branches