(Banners) c. 1860s

print, ink, color-on-paper

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

pastel soft colours

ink paper printed

print

japan

personal sketchbook

ink

color-on-paper

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

sketchbook art

watercolor

This painting, “(Banners)” by Satō Hōdai, is an example of the *ukiyo-e* style, a popular form of Japanese art during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The painting's simple composition of banners and text, rendered in vibrant hues of red, blue, and yellow, exemplifies the *ukiyo-e* aesthetic of capturing fleeting moments of everyday life. Hōdai, a short-lived but talented artist, utilized bold brushstrokes and graphic imagery in his work, reflecting the dynamism and vibrancy of the Edo period.