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Catching fireflies (Hotaru gari), ca. 1796-97. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
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Catching fireflies (Hotaru gari), ca. 1796-97. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Catching fireflies (Hotaru gari), ca. 1796-97
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Boxes Cage Catching Fans Fireflies Firefly Geta Hand Held Ink And Color On Paper Insect Insects Kitagawa Utamaro Platform Shoes Platforms Shoe Shoes Triptych Triptych Of Polychrome Woodblock Prints Utamaro Kitagawa
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This print titled "Catching fireflies (Hotaru gari), ca. 1796-97" by Kitagawa Utamaro takes us back to the enchanting world of 18th-century Japan. The image, part of a triptych of polychrome woodblock prints, beautifully captures the essence of a warm summer night in the Edo period. In this scene, we see a group of boys and girls joyfully engaged in catching fireflies with handmade cages. Dressed in vibrant traditional clothing, their colorful attire adds an extra layer of charm to the composition. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident not only in the intricate patterns on their garments but also in their footwear - platform shoes known as geta. The soft glow emitted by these tiny insects illuminates the night sky as they flutter around like magical fairies. Utamaro skillfully uses ink and color on paper to create a sense of movement and life within his artwork. This piece transports us to a simpler time when children delighted in nature's wonders and spent evenings chasing after these elusive creatures. It serves as a reminder that even amidst our modern lives, there is still beauty to be found in connecting with nature and embracing moments filled with innocence and wonder. Displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, this heritage art piece showcases Utamaro's mastery as one of Japan's most celebrated ukiyo-e artists.
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