Bijutsukai Pl.227
1901
A proud rooster with a fiery red comb and a plump, round hen perch amidst cascading white flowers and bold, jagged dark shapes in this delightful woodblock print. Created by Furuya Kōrin for the art magazine *Bijutsukai* in 1901, it perfectly captures the Rinpa style's love for decorative patterns—just look at that snappy green diamond grid in the background! Kōrin, who was actually named after the legendary Ogata Kōrin, was a master at blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern illustration, making this piece a charming snapshot of early 20th-century design that feels surprisingly fresh today.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- paper
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