Flowers of the Four Seasons by Tagami Kikusha

Flowers of the Four Seasons 18th-19th century

ink-on-paper, hanging-scroll

hand-lettering

pen sketch

hand drawn type

hand lettering

japan

ink-on-paper

personal sketchbook

hanging-scroll

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

calligraphy

"Flowers of the Four Seasons" is a Japanese calligraphy hanging scroll, or kakemono, created by Tagami Kikusha in the 18th or 19th century. The work is a poetic description of the changing seasons in Japan. It showcases the artist's mastery of the brush, which is evident in the flowing lines of the calligraphy. The artwork is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of Japanese art.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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As I spend my life wandering, I keep in my thoughts only the flowers of the four seasons: For the travelerNo spirit of ill fortune—clouds of blossomsI enjoy learning from common things:Creeping on the sandEven the bindweedBlossomsYesterday has passed and tomorrow is still uncertain:Today, just for todayBlossoming happily—The Rose of SharonEven at the end of the four season, I have something to believe and enjoy:I only plead forThe treasure of the mountains—Six-petal blossoms