Bijutsukai Pl.170
1901
Furuya Kōrin, a master of the Rinpa revival, created this vibrant design for the influential 1901 art magazine Bijutsukai. Swirling blue vines and crashing wave-like patterns create a dynamic backdrop for circular medallions bursting with seasonal flowers like red peonies, white blossoms, and autumn maples. This piece perfectly captures the Rinpa school's love for bold, decorative nature motifs, turning a simple magazine illustration into a wearable textile dream. You can almost imagine this pattern printed on a luxurious silk kimono, showcasing how traditional Japanese aesthetics were being repackaged for a modern Meiji-era audience.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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