Bijutsukai Pl.52
1901
Diagonal lines of rain sweep across the page, carrying three whimsical snails and scattered autumn leaves in their wake. Furuya Kōrin, a key figure in the Rinpa revival, uses bold grids of white squares to pattern the snails' shells in vibrant red, blue, and brown. The mix of pristine maple leaves and tattered, hole-eaten foliage adds a touch of realistic decay to this highly decorative scene. Originally published in the influential art magazine *Bijutsukai*, this piece showcases how traditional Japanese aesthetics were being packaged for a modern Meiji-era audience.
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