Bijutsukai Pl.175
1901
Named after a legendary 17th-century master, Furuya Kōrin revives the bold Rimpa style in this vibrant 1901 illustration, turning the ocean into a rhythmic dance. Crashing blue waves with crisp white foam lines roll across the page, intertwined with bright red braided ropes that resemble sacred Shinto boundaries. Scattered red petals drift like confetti through the surf, adding a festive touch, while two large, pale circular forms—resembling mystical mirrors—float amidst the chaos. Published in the art magazine Bijutsukai, it captures the graphic beauty that made Japanese art famous worldwide.
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