Frontispiece c. 1775 - 1777

print, ink, color-on-paper

print

japan

handmade artwork painting

ink

color-on-paper

wedding around the world

naive art

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

cartoon carciture

cartoon theme

watercolor

multiple paintbruush use

watercolur painting

"Frontispiece" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Isoda Koryūsai, created between 1775 and 1777. The artwork depicts a group of elegantly dressed individuals gathered in a Japanese interior, possibly a tea ceremony setting. The intricate details of the clothing and the delicate brushstrokes bring the scene to life, showcasing the beauty and refinement of Japanese art during the Edo period. This "ōban" print, a larger format in Japanese woodblock printing, demonstrates the artistic talent and skill of Isoda Koryūsai, who was a prominent figure in the "ukiyo-e" style, known for its portrayal of everyday life and the beauty of the floating world.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The series opens with three couples enjoying each other's company with food and drinks. The finely appointed room is decorated with a large standing screen, arrangements of flowers, and a hanging scroll on display in the tokonoma (alcove). The blossoming plum chosen for the decorations and the closed shōji panels suggest that it is a cold season.