THE THREE GREAT PEOPLE OF THE 6TH CENTURY DYNASTY BY THE SENDAI-RON POETRY CLUB, RIUBI 

Curator: This is a print by Yashima Gakutei, who lived from 1786 to 1868, titled "The Three Great People of the 6th Century Dynasty By The Sendai-Ron Poetry Club, Riubi." Editor: There’s such a sense of reverie here. The composition feels as if the figures are gliding between worlds. Curator: Indeed, the cup he holds, the boy poling, the box of what seems to be rice cakes... these are all symbols of prosperity and longevity. It's like a floating celebration of life. Editor: And the calligraphy? It seems to deepen that sense of meditative enjoyment, doesn't it? The way it intertwines with the imagery. Curator: Absolutely, it weaves a narrative, an echo of the poems celebrated by the Sendai-Ron Poetry Club. Editor: It's intriguing how Yashima Gakutei blends the historical with the artistic, using symbols to invite contemplation. Curator: It reminds us that art can be a timeless conversation across centuries, an ode to poets from the past.