Bijutsukai Pl.163
1901
Think of this delicate sketch as the secret blueprint for a luxurious kimono or a piece of fine lacquerware. Furuya Kōrin, a master carrying the torch of the decorative Rinpa style, filled this page with swirling chrysanthemums and flowing grasses that seem to dance in the wind. Published in the famous art magazine 'Bijutsukai' (The Art World) in 1901, designs like this helped keep traditional Japanese aesthetics alive during a time when the country was rapidly modernizing and adopting Western styles. The subtle hatching inside the petals hints at the rich textures and colors that would eventually bring this pattern to life.
- Technique
- Line drawing
- Material
- Paper
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