Bijutsukai Pl.108
1901
Furuya Kōrin was basically the 'influencer' of the Meiji art world, reviving the classic Rinpa style for a new generation. In this plate from the art magazine *Bijutsukai*, he plays with the humble gourd motif. The top section shows the plant with dark, lobed leaves and twisting vines heavy with brown gourds, while the bottom section turns those same shapes into a catchy, repeating pattern perfect for textiles. At the center, a stylized green flower blooms, showcasing how traditional Japanese art often blurred the line between fine painting and practical design.
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- Woodblock print
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