Chrysanthemums and Horsefly, c. 1833-1834
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Bequest of Richard P. Galeexpand_more 74.1.210
Not on Viewexpand_more
Imported from China in the 8th or 9th century, the chrysanthemum (kiku) has been an abiding motif in the work of Japanese poets, painters, and textile designers. The imperial family adopted the chrysanthemum as its official emblem. Hokusai, interestingly, paired his chrysanthemums with a common horsefly (abu), perhaps implying his independence from the flower’s august history.
Details
- Title
- Chrysanthemums and Horsefly
- Artist Life
- 1760 - 1849
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 74.1.210
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Ukiyo-e shūka 16 (1981), p. 229, horizontal ōban #23.06
- Curator Approved
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