The album Kyôka Verse for the Young Ebisu 1790 - 1795
kitagawautamaro
#
toned paper
#
pasteup
#
muted colour palette
#
worn
#
disrepair
#
carved into stone
#
watercolour bleed
#
marker colouring
#
mixed media
#
watercolor
"Kyôka Verse for the Young Ebisu" is an album cover designed by renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro, dating back to 1790-1795. This work, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Utamaro's mastery of woodblock printing and his talent for depicting the beauty of everyday life in Edo period Japan. The album cover features a striking design with a dark blue background and a single, vertical yellow panel featuring Japanese calligraphy. This album cover is a testament to Utamaro's artistic prowess and his ability to capture the essence of Japanese culture in his works.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.