Bijutsukai Pl.75
1901
Furuya Kōrin brings the classic Rinpa style into the 20th century with this vibrant, pattern-heavy design. Bold, stylized chrysanthemums in deep blues and browns tumble across the page, interspersed with bright green oak leaves that pop against the earthy tones. This piece was featured in Bijutsukai, a famous Japanese art magazine that helped popularize traditional designs for a modern audience. Kōrin, named after the legendary Ogata Kōrin, was a master of taking classical motifs and giving them a fresh, graphic punch that feels almost like modern textile design.