Shimizu Temple 1755 - 1775

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tree

toned paper

light pencil work

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pen sketch

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personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

"Shimizu Temple" is a woodblock print by Suzuki Harunobu, a prominent artist of the ukiyo-e genre, depicting two women admiring cherry blossoms in a landscape. This piece, created between 1755 and 1775, showcases Harunobu's mastery of delicate lines and soft colors, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the elegance of Japanese fashion. The work reflects the popular theme of the fleeting beauty of spring in Japanese art, and it is a testament to Harunobu's contribution to the development of this art form. Today, "Shimizu Temple" is part of the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.