Two Men Wearing Yellow Coats and Straw Hats with Red Bows by Yashima Gakutei (Japanese, 1786?–1868)
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Monthly Archives: December 2013
Goat
Goat by Ogata Gekko, Japanese, 1859-1920. Ogata Gekko ( is considered a master of Meiji period). Here you can find his biography.
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http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/173703/Goat
The Elderly Couple Jo and Uba, Spirits of the Pine Tree, with Rake for Collecting Pine Needles
The name of the painting is “The Elderly Couple Jo and Uba Spirits of the Pine Tree with Rake for Collecting Pine Needles.
The author is Chosui Yabu Japanese ukiyo-e artist working from 1830 until 1864 .
Uba is the Japanese Goddess of fidelity. She is the spirit of a pine tree in Takasago, which was paired with a pine tree across the sea in Sumiyoshi, whose spirit, Jo, became Uba’s husband. The pair had a long and happy marriage, even though they were separated by the sea. In the Noh play Takasago, Uba and Jo are seen tending to their trees, Uba with a broom and Jo with a rake. The long lives and evergreen nature of pine trees are symbolic of the longevity of their marriage. Uba’s name means “old woman.”
Merry Christmas to Jo and Uba.
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Wild Boar amidst Autumn Flowers and Grasses
Wild Boar amidst Autumn Flowers and Grasses by Mori Sosen (Japan, 1747-1821) circa 1800.
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http://collections.lacma.org/node/215192
Design of Morning–glory and Other Flowers
Design of Morning–glory and Other Flowers by Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716)
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/56115
Katsuo Fish with Cherry Buds
Katsuo Fish with Cherry Buds, from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish) by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo))
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/55900
Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Tōken (China Dog) Jūbei
Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Tōken (China Dog) Jūbei by Shunkōsai Hokushū (Japanese, active 1808–32)
Ichikawa Ebijūrō I I was a talented tachiyaku actor, who was trained by Ichikawa Danzō IV and achieved fame for himself in both Edo and Kamigata. He excelled in large-scale tachimawari and hayagawari techniques.
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/76557
Mountain Dove and Peach Flowers
Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3: Mountain Dove and Peach Flowers by Teisai Hokuba (Japanese, 1771–1844)
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/54149
Bora Fish with Camellia
Bora Fish with Camellia, from the series Uozukushi (Every Variety of Fish) by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo))
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/55898
Sparrows and Dandelions
Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 3: Sparrows and Dandelions by Teisai Hokuba (Japanese, 1771–1844)
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http://www.metmuseum.org/Collections/search-the-collections/54148