Twee geluksgoden en een tempeldanseres by Nakamura Hōchū 中村芳中

Twee geluksgoden en een tempeldanseres 1826

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pen illustration

pen sketch

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

watercolour illustration

storyboard and sketchbook work

sketchbook art

"Twee geluksgoden en een tempeldanseres" (Two Gods of Fortune and a Temple Dancer) is a woodblock print created in 1826 by the Japanese artist Nakamura Hōchū. This playful depiction of two jovial figures, likely representations of the Seven Gods of Fortune, flanking a female temple dancer is characteristic of Hōchū's unique style. The print showcases the artist's use of bold lines and vibrant colors, particularly in the clothing and expressions of the figures. It exemplifies the humorous and lighthearted nature of the ukiyo-e tradition.