#JapaneseFolklore tells of the seven lucky gods who travel in their magical ship 'Takarabune' each new year. They sail from heaven visiting humans to distribute gifts of good luck and happiness to those who have strived to live good lives. Utagawa Kuniyoshi, ca. 1845. #WyrdWednesday #JapaneseArt

Inrō with Crows in Moonlight and Egrets in Snow beautifully embodies the elegance of Edo period lacquerware. The contrast of materials highlights nature's allure—how does minimalist art resonate with modern aesthetics for you?
#ClevelandArt #EdoPeriod #JapaneseArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1920.510

This print by Kawase Hasui (1929) depicts two women standing on a bridge over Shiba Benten Pond, which is covered with flowering water lilies. There are many ponds, lakes and bodies of water dedicated to the goddess Benzaiten, or Benten. She is a water goddess ruling... #SwampSunday #JapaneseArt 1/2

#Art #JapaneseArt Yoshino of the Daimonji brothel and her assistant by Kitagawa Utamaro II (1789-1830)

'Kiyomizu Hall and Shinobazu Pond at Ueno' from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo' - Utagawa Hiroshige, 1856. #JapaneseArt #ukiyoe

#Art #JapaneseArt Nabekin in Osaka by Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865). Nabekin was the name of a restaurant in Osaka.

#Art #JapaneseArt A perspective picture of act VII of The story of the 47 rounin by Kitao Masayoshi (1764-1824)

Experience the serene beauty of "Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms: Spring Rain." The delicate lines and soft hues beautifully capture the harmony of nature and solitude. What emotions does this tranquil scene evoke for you?

#UkiyoE #JapaneseArt #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2016.79

For #InternationalBirdDay :
Omocha-e (toy print), Monozukushi-e (themed reference print): #Birds by Yoshiki
1. n.d. (mid-19th c.) 2. 1852
Japan National Diet Library:
https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1308017
https://dl.ndl.go.jp/pid/1308018
#JapaneseArt #BirdsInArt

'Spring At Kurama Temple' - Asano Takeji, 1953. #JapaneseArt

'The Ginza on a Spring Night' - Kasamatsu Shiro, 1934. #JapaneseArt #shinhanga

Ukiyo-e prints often depicted scenes from kabuki plays. This one by Nansuitei Yoshiyuki (1863) depicts actors Fujikawa Tomokichi III (right) as the spirit of a monster serpent, and Onoe Tamizo II (left) as Yurugi Saemon (described as the Lord of Tamba). #JapaneseArt #ukiyoe #MythologyMonday

The dynamic interplay of the dragon and tiger in this screen from the Muromachi period reflects the harmonious balance of nature. Sesson's mastery of brushwork captures the essence of strength and tranquility. How do you feel this representation resonates today?
#ClevelandArt #Sesson #JapaneseArt #DragonAndTiger
https://clevelandart.org/art/1959.136.2

'Spring Rain' - Ito Shinsui, 1966. #JapaneseArt #shinhanga

#Art #JapaneseArt Seki temple by Choubunsai (Hosoda) Eishi (1756-1829)

A scene from the play Sekidera Komachi, in which 9th-century court lady Ono no Komachi, renowned for her skills as a poet and for her beauty, regrets her vain behavior in youth. The print shows a poem about the fading of female beauty with the passing of time.

Rain Clearing over a Summer’s Mountain invites viewers into a tranquil world, blending nature's solidity with the soft elegance of ink. The personal touch of Yohei III's signature hints at the joy of creation. What emotions does this landscape evoke for you?

#ClevelandArt #ArtAppreciation #JapaneseArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2022.151

'Cat and Frog' - unknown artist, ca. early 20th century. #Caturday #JapaneseArt

#Art #JapaneseArt Elegant couple holding falcons by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806). The privilege of engaging in falconry was mostly reserved for the samurai class.

Hayakawa Shökosai I (Japan, 1815-1897)
Tea Scoop (Chagõ) in the Shape of a #Cicada, 1891
Bamboo, H 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm) x W 2 in. (5.1 cm) x L 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm)
On display at Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (2022.12)
“Whereas most tea scoops have a simple, half-cylinder shape, Shokosai playfully converted this one into a small ‘sculpture’ representing a cicada, associated with immortality and rebirth.”
#JapaneseArt