Bijutsukai Pl.123
1901
Bursting with overlapping circles and bold, stylized leaves, this vibrant print echoes the decorative flair of the Rimpa school. Artist Furuya Kōrin pays homage to the legendary Ogata Kōrin through these classic motifs—resembling mallow crests—set against a rhythmic backdrop of pink and purple bamboo stalks. Published in the early 1900s art magazine Bijutsukai, this piece captures a fascinating moment when traditional Japanese aesthetics were being celebrated in print, essentially turning ancient family crests into early modern graphic design.
Views: 1