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Spring scene of young women on a journey, c. 1786-1864 (woodblock print on paper)
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Spring scene of young women on a journey, c. 1786-1864 (woodblock print on paper)
6437388 Spring scene of young women on a journey, c.1786-1864 (woodblock print on paper) by Utagawa Kuninaga (d.1829); 37x25 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Right part of a triptych. A wealthy woman in a kago being carried over a river by porters (12 visible, half-submerged) and five attendant women riding on shoulders of the porters. Comical design. Publisher: Maurya Jinpachi.); eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 24129080
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Edo Period Edo Period 1603 1868 Spring Springtime Tokugawa Period Woodblock Four Elements
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This woodblock print, titled "Spring scene of young women on a journey" transports us back to the Edo period in Japan. Created by Utagawa Kuninaga, this artwork showcases a delightful and comical design that is sure to bring a smile to your face. The print captures a springtime adventure as we witness a group of young women embarking on a journey. In the right part of the triptych, we see a wealthy woman seated comfortably in her kago (a palanquin) being carried over a river by twelve porters, half-submerged in water. The scene becomes even more amusing as five attendant women ride on the shoulders of these hardworking porters. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable, with each figure exquisitely depicted and their expressions conveying joy and excitement. This lively composition truly reflects the spirit of springtime - a season associated with new beginnings and exploration. Measuring 37x25 cm, this woodblock print is housed at Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. It offers us an intriguing glimpse into Japanese culture during the Tokugawa period (1603-1868), showcasing both traditional travel methods and humorous elements that were popular during that time. As you admire this artwork, let yourself be transported to another era where laughter intertwines with nature's beauty, reminding us of the timeless joy found in journeys both physical and metaphorical.
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