Confederate Rose, c. 1818-1829
Matsumura Keibunexpand_more
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper with karazuri on flower petalsexpand_more
Gift of funds from Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Maslonexpand_more P.77.27.88
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Matsumura Keibun was one of the leading artists of the Shijø school, which was established by Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811), his older brother and mentor. Keibun's paintings, most of which depict birds and flowers, are marked by soft brushwork and a close attention to naturalistic detail, characteristics common among the Shijø school artists. In his native city of Kyoto, Keibun designed a number of surimono prints for local poetry societies, including this one. The poets submitted fifteen haiku poems on the topic of autumn and Keibun depicted a spray of confederate rose, which blooms in early autumn. A large flower and a small bud are printed in gradated pink tones. Delicately embossed lines, representing the veins of the petals, are the work of a highly skilled carver and printer.
Details
- Title
- Confederate Rose
- Artist Life
- 1779 - 1843
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.77.27.88
- Curator Approved
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