Praying for Rain Komachi (Amagoi Komachi) by Ishikawa Toyonobu

Praying for Rain Komachi (Amagoi Komachi) c. 1615 - 1868

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abstract painting

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ink painting

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print

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asian-art

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japan

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handmade artwork painting

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fluid art

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linocut print

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ink drawing experimentation

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coffee painting

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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watercolor

Ishikawa Toyonobu’s *Praying for Rain Komachi (Amagoi Komachi)* is a classic example of *ukiyo-e*, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. This particular print depicts the legendary poet Ono no Komachi, known for her beauty and skill in *waka* poetry. The depiction shows Komachi standing in the rain, praying for a change in the weather as she holds a *suzuri* (an inkstone). The print, with its vibrant colors and detailed imagery, captures the essence of beauty and spirituality that was so central to *ukiyo-e* art.

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