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Peach Blossoms and Willows, 1842. Creator: Hanko Okada (Japanese, 1782-1845)
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Peach Blossoms and Willows, 1842. Creator: Hanko Okada (Japanese, 1782-1845)
Peach Blossoms and Willows, 1842. The Nanga, or " Southern School" painters of 17th- and 18th-century Japan were greatly influenced by Chinese culture. The subjects and styles of their work reflected the contemporary Japanese taste for imported Chinese objects and learning. A common practice among Nanga painters was the exchange of small paintings and calligraphies. They also celebrated special gatherings of artist-friends by producing individual sheets that were then gathered together in albums. The sheets shown here were part of such a gathering
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1615 1868 Album Leaf 1782 1845
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This print titled "Peach Blossoms and Willows, 1842" takes us back to the vibrant world of Nanga painters in 17th- and 18th-century Japan. Created by the talented Hanko Okada, a renowned Japanese artist from the Edo period, this artwork showcases the profound influence of Chinese culture on Japanese art. The Nanga painters were deeply inspired by imported Chinese objects and knowledge, which is evident in their choice of subjects and artistic styles. This particular piece reflects the contemporary Japanese taste for all things Chinese. It also sheds light on a common practice among Nanga artists - exchanging small paintings and calligraphies as tokens of friendship. In addition to these exchanges, special gatherings were celebrated by producing individual sheets that would later be compiled into albums. The sheets displayed here are part of such a gathering, offering us an intimate glimpse into the camaraderie shared amongst artist-friends during that time. Rendered with ink and color on ivory silk, this painting exemplifies Okada's mastery over his craft. Its delicate brushwork beautifully captures the ethereal beauty of peach blossoms and willow trees in full bloom. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this remarkable piece serves as a testament to both Hanko Okada's talent as well as the enduring legacy of Nanga painting in Japanese art history.
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