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A Mirror of Competing Beauties of the Green Houses (image 20 of 20), 1776. Creators: Shunsho, Kitao Shigemasa
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A Mirror of Competing Beauties of the Green Houses (image 20 of 20), 1776. Creators: Shunsho, Kitao Shigemasa
A Mirror of Competing Beauties of the Green Houses (image 20 of 20), 1776
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1770s Botanical Botany Copyspace Details Hisagoro Kanetomo Kitabatake Karan Kosuisai Katsukawa School Katsukawa Shunshō Katsumiyagawa Yusuke Kitabatake Kanetomo Kitao Shigemasa Kosuisai Kosuisai Karan Leaf Leaves Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Shunsho Pastel Sasuke Shigemasa Kitao Shunsho Shunsho Katsukawa Shunsho Miyagawa Shunsho Miyakawa Description
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A Mirror of Competing Beauties of the Green Houses," a captivating woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Kitao Shigemasa, also known as Shunsho, was created in the 1770s during the eighteenth century. This masterpiece is part of a series of twenty prints, each showcasing exquisite flowers and plants arranged in competition with one another. The print depicts a lush, verdant greenhouse filled with a myriad of blooms. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate rendering of each petal, leaf, and stem. The greenhouse's interior is bathed in a soft, pastel light, casting a gentle glow on the delicate flora. At the center of the composition, a magnificent rose, its petals unfurled in full bloom, vies for attention with a branch of cherry blossoms in the foreground. The contrast between the bold, vibrant red of the rose and the delicate pink of the cherry blossoms creates a stunning visual tension. The print is a testament to the beauty and artistry of Japanese botanical illustration during the Edo period. It is believed that the series was inspired by the works of Kanetomo Kitabatake, a prominent botanist and author of the time, and was influenced by the literary and scientific interests of the Katsukawa School. This woodblock print is a treasure of Asian art and a reminder of the rich heritage of botanical illustration in Japan. Its intricate details and vibrant colors continue to captivate viewers and inspire appreciation for the natural world." Image Title: A Mirror of Competing Beauties of the Green Houses (image 20 of 20), 1776 Creator: Shunsho (Kitao Shigemasa) Date: 1776 Nationality: Japanese Medium: Color woodblock print from a book Dimensions: Unknown Location: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Accession Number: CT1964.11.11 Keywords: 18th century, botanical, botany, flower, flowers, green, greenhouse, Japan, Japanese, Katsukawa School, Kitao Shigemasa, landscape, nature, pastel, plant, plants, printing, rose.
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