Twelve Poetic Immortals and Their Poems by Reizei Tamechika

Twelve Poetic Immortals and Their Poems 1850

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natural stone pattern

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naturalistic pattern

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egg art

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asian-art

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leaf

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japan

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paper

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handmade artwork painting

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ink

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tile art

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wooden texture

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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natural palette

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watercolor

"Twelve Poetic Immortals and Their Poems" (1850) by Reizei Tamechika is a six-panel screen depicting twelve figures from the Tang Dynasty of China, each renowned for their poetry. The screen combines a range of visual elements including calligraphy, painting, and decorative details. Tamechika, a prominent Japanese artist known for his elegant and precise style, executed this piece with remarkable skill, showcasing the beauty of both visual art and poetic expression. The screen, which is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, is a captivating example of a "bijin-ga" painting, a genre that flourished in the Edo period and celebrated the beauty of women in their natural grace.

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