Bijutsukai Pl.118

Furuya Kōrin

1901

Bijutsukai Pl.118 by Furuya Kōrin, 1901

Furuya Kōrin’s 1901 illustration bursts with soft, pastel blooms that look like fluffy cotton candy clouds in pink, blue, and cream. As a master of the Rinpa school, he blends traditional Japanese floral motifs with a geometric green pattern that feels surprisingly modern and graphic. Published in the influential art magazine *Bijutsukai*, this piece showcases a fascinating moment where traditional Japanese elegance began playfully interacting with the decorative styles of the early 20th century. It is a delightful, dreamy snapshot of design history.

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