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Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888
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Waking Up - A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888
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is a captivating polychrome woodblock print created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi during the Meiji period in Japan. This exquisite artwork, housed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, beautifully captures a serene morning scene from the 19th century. In this delicate composition, we see a disheveled yet graceful young woman awakening to a new day. Clad in her dressing gown, she sits on a bamboo mat surrounded by vibrant flowers and plants, including convolvulus arvensis and morning glory. With meticulous attention to detail, Yoshitoshi depicts every brushstroke of ink and color on paper to bring nature's beauty alive. As the girl begins her daily routine, she carefully brushes her teeth using an elegant toothbrush known as taiso. Her tender expression reflects both concentration and tranquility as she embraces this intimate moment of self-care. This artwork not only showcases Yoshitoshi's mastery of ukiyo-e printing techniques but also offers us glimpses into Japanese culture and heritage during that era. It reminds us of simpler times when people connected with nature while performing everyday tasks like personal grooming. Through "Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era". Tsukioka Yoshitoshi invites viewers to appreciate the timeless beauty found in ordinary moments. This stunning woodblock print serves as a testament to his artistic brilliance and continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its ethereal
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