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An Incident from the Tales of Ise (Ise Monogatari), ca. 1790. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
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An Incident from the Tales of Ise (Ise Monogatari), ca. 1790. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
An Incident from the Tales of Ise (Ise Monogatari), ca. 1790
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Blind Blinds Hisagoro Ink And Color On Paper Kanetomo Kitabatake Karan Kosuisai Kitabatake Kanetomo Kitao Shigemasa Kosuisai Kosuisai Karan Sasuke Shigemasa Kitao Sun Blind Tales Of Ise Polychrome Woodblock Print
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This polychrome woodblock print, titled "An Incident from the Tales of Ise (Ise Monogatari)" transports us to 18th century Japan during the Edo period. Created by the talented artist Kitao Shigemasa around 1790, this artwork beautifully captures a scene filled with rich cultural heritage. In this intricate composition, we find ourselves inside a traditional Japanese house adorned with delicate ink and color on paper. The interior is bathed in soft light filtering through sun blinds, creating an enchanting atmosphere. A group of people, both men and women, gather within these walls engaged in conversation and contemplation. The focus of the print centers around a blind man named Hisagoro who sits attentively while listening to a young boy recite tales from the famous literary work known as "Tales of Ise". This poignant moment showcases the importance placed on storytelling and oral tradition in Japanese culture. As our gaze wanders across the image, we notice subtle details such as clouds floating outside the window and hints of nature peeking through. These elements remind us that despite being indoors, there is still a connection to the natural world beyond those walls. Kitao Shigemasa's masterful technique brings life to each figure depicted in this ukiyo-e masterpiece. Through his skilled use of color and composition, he invites us into this historical setting where literature intertwines with daily life – an exquisite snapshot frozen in time at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for all
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