Faisan et herbes
late 1600s-early 1700s
Ogata Kōrin, a superstar of the Japanese Rinpa school, captures a quiet moment in nature with a plump pheasant foraging among tall, swaying grasses. The bird's vibrant red face contrasts beautifully with the delicate pink flowers and sweeping blue-green leaves that dance around a bold, diagonal stalk. Kōrin was famous for his decorative style, often simplifying forms into elegant patterns, which you can see in the rhythmic curves of the grass blades. It's a masterclass in making a simple scene feel incredibly stylish and alive, blending realism with pure design.
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