Een moderne verzameling van de provincies in de Edo brokaat stijl
Medium
color woodcut
Dimensions
243; 362
About this artwork
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Art Historical Context
Utagawa Kuniyoshi's *Een moderne verzameling van de provincies in de Edokaat stijl* (1852) is a captivating color woodcut print from Japan's late Edo period, measuring 362 × 243 mm. As a master of the ukiyo-e tradition, Kuniyoshi was renowned for his dynamic compositions, blending landscapes, warriors, and fantastical elements with vivid storytelling. This work reflects his innovative take on provincial scenes, reimagining famous regions in the luxurious "brocade style" (karazuri-e), a technique prized for its opulent, textured effects. Printed during a time when woodblock prints democratized...
About the Artist
Utagawa Kuniyoshi · 1797–1861
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797–1861) was born in Edo to the silk-dyer Yanagiya Kichiyemon, originally bearing the childhood name Yoshisaburō. From a young age, he assisted in his family's pattern design work, which sharpened his innate mastery of color and textile motifs that would permeate his later prints. At around twelve years old, his prodigious drawing skills drew the attention of the renowned Utag...