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Mandarin Ducks, 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
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Mandarin Ducks, 19th century. Creator: Hokusai
Mandarin Ducks, 19th century. Series: Birds and Flowers. Attributed to Katsushika Hokusai
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Colour Woodblock Print Reproduction Duck Ducks Freesia Hokusai Hokusai Katsushika Hokusai Tokimasa Iridaceae Iris Irises Japanese Era Kako Katsushika Hokusai Mandarin Duck Mandarin Ducks Pond Ripple Rippled Ripples Saki No Shunrō Sorobeku Swimming Tatsumasa Waterfowl Zen No
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Mandarin Ducks: A Visual Feast of Nature's Splendor in Hokusai's Birds and Flowers Series This exquisite 19th century woodblock print, titled "Mandarin Ducks," is a captivating work of art from the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. A masterpiece from the Birds and Flowers series, this print is attributed to Hokusai, also known as Tokimasa or Tatsumasa, and is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Japan during the Edo period. The image showcases a tranquil scene of mandarin ducks swimming in a pond, surrounded by an array of vibrant flowers. The ducks, with their distinctive colorful plumage, are depicted in the foreground, while the background reveals a serene riverbank adorned with irises and other flowers from the Iridaceae family, including Freesias and Saki no Sorobeku. The rippled water surface adds a dynamic element to the scene, creating a sense of depth and motion. The intricate patterns and textures of the ducks' feathers, the flowers, and the water are rendered with remarkable detail, showcasing Hokusai's exceptional skill as a woodblock printmaker. This beautiful work of art, now a cherished piece in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, invites us to appreciate the beauty of nature and the artistry of Hokusai. The mandarin ducks, with their graceful movements and captivating appearance, serve as a reminder of the harmony between nature and art that characterized the Ukiyo-e tradition during the Tokugawa period.
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