Pioenroos met krab
Utagawa Kunisada (I)
ca. 1831
Medium
nishikie, with embossing
Dimensions
208; 186
About this artwork
blad: hoogte 208 mm (shikishiban) x breedte 186 mm
Art Historical Context
**Pioenroos met krab (Peony with Crab)***Utagawa KunisadaI), ca. 1831* This delicate woodblock print by Utagawa Kunis I, a master of the Utagawa school during Japan's Edo period, captures the serene beauty of a blooming peony alongside a crab in the shikishiban format—a, square-ish size (208 × 186 mm) ideal for albums, poetry sheets, or intimate appreciation. Produced around 1831 amid the flourishing ukiyo-e tradition, it reflects the "floating world" aesthetic, blending nature's elegance with subtle symbolism. Peonies, revered in Japanese culture for their lush fullness, often evoke prospe...