The harvesting of mushrooms
katsushikahokusai
Guimet Museum, Paris, France
textile
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toned paper
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cliff
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light pencil work
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water colours
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textile
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text
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rock
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coloured pencil
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coffee painting
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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botany
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organism
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watercolor
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warm toned green
This woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, known for his iconic "Great Wave off Kanagawa," captures the scene of people harvesting mushrooms. Set against a serene background, the composition showcases the figures amidst nature's bounty, with a woman gathering mushrooms in the foreground and others in the background. This artwork, titled "The Harvesting of Mushrooms," is a beautiful example of Hokusai's talent for capturing everyday moments with a delicate touch and artistic detail, showcasing the artist's versatility beyond his famous landscape works.
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