Twelve Poetic Immortals and Their Poems 1850
reizeitamechika
theartinstituteofchicago
paper, ink
natural stone pattern
naturalistic pattern
egg art
asian-art
leaf
japan
paper
handmade artwork painting
ink
tile art
wooden texture
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
natural palette
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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