Description: Japanese Diptych Kach-E Prints. Stunning Diptych of Japanese off-set kachō-e prints in gilded frames. Bird-and-flower pictures (which can be referred to as either kachō-e or kachō-ga) have a long tradition within the history of Japanese and, even earlier, in Chinese art, spanning media from painting to decorative arts. The traditional genre of bird-and-flower pictures is not limited in fact to representations of birds and flowers; rather, its subjects include insects, animals, fish, reptiles, grasses, and trees. In Japanese culture, birds and flowers carried symbolic meanings that largely derived from Chinese and Japanese literary sources. Particular flowers acquired specific significances in relation to the four seasons. The plum or cherry blossom was associated with spring, the peony with summer, the chrysanthemum with autumn, and the camellia with winter. Certain birds were also frequently paired with specific flowers: including the sparrow with camellias, and the peacock with peonies. Some of the Japanese artists most known for their bird-and-flower pictures and their depictions of nature who had the greatest impact on bird-and-flower prints include the Kanō school artists, the artists associated with the Rinpa aesthetic, and Itō Jakuchū. Several historical circumstances occurring during the Edo period also played a significant role in the genre’s evolution. Bird-and-flower prints became increasingly popular after the introduction of full-color woodblock prints (nishiki-e) around 1764. Nonetheless, it was not until the 1830s that they reached their height of production and popularity with Hokusai and Hiroshige. Damage on the back of one piece is shown in photos. Damage is not visible on front side of artwork. Both pictures have scuffs on the protective cover and frame (see pictures). Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Price: 198.98 USD
Location: Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
End Time: 2025-01-21T21:42:06.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Painting
Features: Diptych
Subject: Art
