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The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months... c.1793
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The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months... c.1793
The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793
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Annual Calligrapher Calligraphy Set Chuban Custom Customary Desk Habit Hand Held Hobby Paintbrush Relaxation Relaxing Scrutoire Studio Tables Toyokuni I Toyokuni Utagawa Tradition Typical Utagawa I Toyokuni Utagawa Toyokuni Utagawa Toyokuni I Writing Desk Writing Table Calligraphy Colour Woodblock Print Pastime
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This woodblock print, titled "The Fourth Month (Shi gatsu), from the series 'Fashionable Twelve Months. . . c. 1793" transports us back to 18th-century Japan during the Edo period. Created by renowned artist Utagawa Toyokuni I, this artwork showcases his mastery of color and composition. In this scene, a graceful woman is depicted in her studio, engrossed in her customary pastime. She sits at a writing desk adorned with traditional Japanese furniture, including a scrutoire and tables filled with calligraphy tools. With an ink-filled paintbrush in hand and a calligraphy set nearby, she delicately writes on paper using precise strokes. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he captures the woman's elegant hand gesture while holding a fan - perhaps providing relief from the warm weather of the fourth month. The vibrant colors used throughout the print add depth and vibrancy to this snapshot of daily life in historical Japan. As we admire this piece at the Art Institute of Chicago or any other art center fortunate enough to house it, we are transported not only through time but also into another world where tradition meets leisure. It serves as a reminder of how art can capture moments that transcend centuries and allow us to appreciate different cultures and customs. Utagawa Toyokuni I's woodblock print stands as an exquisite example of Japanese heritage art that continues to inspire viewers today with its beauty and timeless appeal.
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