Bijutsukai Pl.85
1901
Furuya Kōrin's charming 1901 illustration brings the classic Rinpa style into the modern era of art journals. Published in the influential 'Bijutsukai' magazine, it reimagines Ogata Kōrin's famous iris screens through a fresh, graphic lens. The composition playfully slices nature into geometric panels—swirling blue waters and bold, dark blue iris blooms pop against soft yellow backgrounds, creating a decorative rhythm that feels both traditional and surprisingly modern. It's a perfect example of how Meiji-era artists kept classical Japanese aesthetics alive for new audiences.
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