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The Studio, illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai), from the series "A Matching Game... 1821. Creator: Hokusai. The Studio, illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai), from the series "A Matching Game... 1821. Creator: Hokusai
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The Studio, illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai), from the series "A Matching Game... 1821. Creator: Hokusai. The Studio, illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai), from the series "A Matching Game... 1821. Creator: Hokusai
The Studio, illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai), from the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells (Genroku kasen kai awase)", Japan, 1821
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Artists Materials Artists Studio Hokusai Hokusai Katsushika Hokusai Tokimasa Kako Katsushika Hokusai Quill Pen Saki No Shunrō Sorobeku Studio Surimono Shikishiban Tatsumasa Zen No
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The Studio: Illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai) from the Series A Matching Game... 1821, by Hokusai, is a captivating color woodblock print with metallic pigments and blindprinting, showcasing the artistic process and the intricacies of the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. The print is a part of the series "A Matching Game with Genroku-period Poem Shells," and it was created in 1821 by the renowned artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), also known as Tokimasa or Tatsumasa. The image presents a close-up view of a studio, filled with various artists' materials, including brushes, ink, and paper. The central focus is on a quill pen and an inkwell, with a pen holder and a small inkstone nearby. A black and brown wooden table holds a selection of calligraphy brushes, inks, and a sheet of paper with a poem written in Japanese. The background is adorned with a surimono shikishiban, a type of traditional Japanese print that was often used as a gift or a collector's item. The title, "The White Shell (Shiragai)," refers to a poem inscribed on the shell in the upper left corner of the print. The poem reads, "Saki no sorobeku, Zen no kako," which translates to "The tip of the oar, the past." This line is a reference to the fleeting nature of life and the passage of time, a common theme in Hokusai's works. The Studio: Illustration for The White Shell (Shiragai) is a testament to Hokusai's mastery of the woodblock printing technique and his keen observation of the world around him. It offers a glimpse into the artistic process and the daily life of an Edo-period artist, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Asian art or ukiyo-e prints.
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