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Branch of pink plum blossom
Branch of pink plum blossom. Color woodblock mokuhanga from Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection, Ichimura Bunko, Tokyo, 1812
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10th Abbott Abeckett Anachronism Anachronistic Aquila Bearer Bearskin Blossom Breastplate Britons Caesar Comical Cudgel Eagle Ensign Fight Gilbert Humor Infantry Invasion Julius Landing Leech Legion Maces Plum Sandwich Shield Skins Standard Steamboat Testudo
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1. Title: "An Unlikely Encounter: A Branch of Pink Plum Blossoms Amidst Ancient Battle Scene" This exquisite woodblock print, hailing from the Kaishien Gaden, Japanese edition of Wang Gais Jieziyuan Huazhaun or Manual of the Mustard Seed Garden, Second Collection, showcases a branch of delicate pink plum blossoms against an intriguing backdrop. The serene beauty of the blossoms is juxtapposed with the chaos and intensity of an ancient battle scene, creating a striking contrast. The battle scene depicts a standard-bearer from the Roman 10th Legion, dressed in a bearskin cap (testudo) and carrying an eagle ensign, engaged in a fierce fight with Britons. The soldiers, clad in breastplates and coats of mail, wield maces and cudgels, adding to the anachronistic atmosphere. The scene is further complicated by the presence of an anachronistic steam engine, reminiscent of a steamboat, in the background. This anachronism, along with the Roman soldiers and Britons, creates a surreal blend of history, humor, and the fantastical. Adding to the intrigue, a Roman infantryman dons a bearskin from a sandy beach, while another soldier, seemingly out of place, wears a modern-day coat and carries a shield adorned with the emblem of a steamboat. These anachronisms, along with the pink plum blossoms, serve to highlight the illogical and comical aspects of the scene. This print, hand-colored and engraved, is a testament to the artistic ingenuity of its creators, John Leech, Gilbert Abbott A Beckett, and Abeckett. Its intricate details and unexpected juxtapositions invite viewers to ponder the interplay between the beautiful and the chaotic, the historical and the fantastical. Despite its anachronistic elements, this woodblock print remains a captivating work of art, showcasing the delicate beauty of pink plum blossoms amidst the intensity of an ancient battle scene.
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