Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei

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Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830 Creator: Gakutei

Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival, circa 1820-1830

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1820s Focused Gakutei Gakutei Harunobu Gakutei Yashima Sadaoka Gogaku Haberdashery Harunobu Sugawara Harunobu Yashima Hokyo Horikawa Taro Ichiro Kagurado Koen Maruya Onikichi Nanzan Needle Onikichi Maruya Princess Ryosa Sadaoka Yashima Shingakudo Shinkado Sugawara Harunobu Surimono Tanabata Festival Taro Horikawa Terrace Thread Threads Wishing Yashima Yashima Gakutei Yashima Harunobu Yashima Sadaoka Yotei Colour Woodblock Print Focusing Posture Threading

EDITORS COMMENTS
Making a Wish to Meet a Good Mate during the Tanabata Festival" is a captivating woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Gakutei, created in the 1820s. This beautiful work of art showcases the traditional Japanese culture and fashion of the time. The print depicts a young woman in elegant attire, kneeling in a focused posture while making a wish during the Tanabata Festival. The festival, also known as the Star Festival, is celebrated annually on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month in honor of the meeting of the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi, represented by the stars Vega and Altair. The woman wears a stunning kimono with intricate designs and vibrant colors, including shades of blue and green. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo, adorned with flowers and accessories. She holds a fan in one hand and a needle and thread in the other, symbolizing the hope for a good mate or marriage. The print is a surimono, a type of Japanese print made as a gift or for personal enjoyment, rather than for commercial sale. It is a rare and valuable piece of heritage art, showcasing the skill and artistry of Gakutei, also known as Harunobu Yashima or Sadaoka Yashima. Other notable artists of the time, such as Maruya Onikichi, Hokyo, and Ryosa, also contributed to the surimono genre. This woodblock print is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Japan during the 19th century and is a must-see for anyone interested in Asian art, fashion, and history. It is currently housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and is a popular attraction for visitors from around the world.

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