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Figures with Calligraphy of a Passage from the Heike Monogatari ( The
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Figures with Calligraphy of a Passage from the Heike Monogatari ( The
Figures with Calligraphy of a Passage from the " Heike Monogatari" (" The Tales of Heike" ), 1700s. A literati painter and haiga poet, Yosa Buson composed both Chinese-style and Japanese-style poems. Here, Buson combined his two figure paintings with calligraphy of text from Heike Monogatari, a great historical romance written around 1240 that describes the rise and fall of the Taira family. The passage records the visits of the Taira courtier Lord Jittei with his sister Matsuyoi, the former empresss lady-in-waiting. The female figure at the top of the scroll is painted summarily in red-gray and yellow-green line; the male figure, in blue and brown robes and pink flesh
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1615 1868 Hanging Scroll Ink And Light Colour On Paper
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This print showcases the artistic brilliance of Yosa Buson, a renowned literati painter and haiga poet from Japan. Created in the 1700s during the Edo period, this piece titled "Figures with Calligraphy of a Passage from the Heike Monogatari" is an exquisite fusion of Chinese-style and Japanese-style poetry. In this artwork, Buson skillfully combines two figure paintings with calligraphy taken from Heike Monogatari, an epic historical romance written in 1240. The passage depicted here narrates the encounters between Lord Jittei, a courtier of the Taira family, and his sister Matsuyoi, who was once a lady-in-waiting to the empress. The scroll features a female figure at its top painted with red-gray and yellow-green lines that convey both simplicity and elegance. Below her stands a male figure adorned in blue and brown robes with delicate pink flesh tones. Through ink and light colors on paper, Buson captures not only the essence of these characters but also their emotional depth. This masterpiece exemplifies his mastery over brushwork as well as his ability to seamlessly blend visual artistry with poetic storytelling. Preserved by The Cleveland Museum of Art, this Heritage Art print allows viewers to appreciate Buson's exceptional talent while immersing themselves in ancient Japanese history. It serves as a testament to how art can transcend time and culture by preserving stories for generations to come.
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