Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika), from the series "The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)" c. 1827

This woodblock print, "Paper: Fujiwara no Sadaie (Kami: Teika)," from the series "The Four Friends of the Writing Table for the Ichiyo Circle (Ichiyoren bunbo shiyu)," was created by Yashima Gakutei in c. 1827. It depicts Fujiwara no Sadaie, a renowned Japanese poet and calligrapher, seated at a writing table. The print is a vibrant example of ukiyo-e, the popular art of Edo-period Japan, with rich colors and detailed depictions of the subject and surrounding objects. The print is a testament to Gakutei's artistry and the importance of calligraphy and literature in Japanese culture.