Bijutsukai Pl.156
1901
Furuya Kōrin’s 1901 illustration for the *Bijutsukai* magazine boldly reimagines traditional Japanese nature motifs with a striking, graphic punch. Massive, shadowy forms filled with stark white, bamboo-like segments loom on the left, contrasting sharply with a delicate, twisting blue plum tree dotted with brown blossoms. Named after the legendary Rinpa master Ogata Kōrin, the artist was a master of blending old-world aesthetics with the emerging graphic design trends of the early 20th century. This piece feels like a visual bridge between classic ukiyo-e prints and modern poster art, proving that traditional subjects could look incredibly fresh and contemporary.
- Technique
- woodblock print
- Material
- paper
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