Order a giclee of Autumn Millet and Small Birds - kimura heizō, shūri, mitsuyori

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These screens celebrate the rich harvest of autumn. The ripening millet attracts small birds—sparrows, buntings, and titmice—clamoring to satisfy their appetites. In contrast to the natural motifs, objects such as the bamboo fences, the net to capture small birds, and the scarecrow rattles hanging from ropes may evoke in the viewer’s imagination a garden or farm in the autumn. Although the details are rendered realistically, the scene is composed of images that have a long history as traditional subject matter: grain and sparrows, millet and quail, and autumn grasses. These motifs appear repeatedly in pottery, lacquers, and metalwork, as well as in painting. To Japanese viewers of the past, these seemingly decorative motifs would have brought to mind a deeply ingrained set of associations with poetry, some of which went beyond the merely visual. The motif of quails, for example, would have reminded them immediately of the poetic image of a quail’s shrill cry, which traditionally conveyed a sense of autumnal isolation.

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Artist Biography

a japanese master of the kanō school

kimura heizō, shūri, mitsuyori, a prominent figure in japanese art history, lived from 1559 to 1635. as the sixth generation member of the renowned kanō family of painters, he served the japanese shoguns, leaving an indelible mark on the world of art.

artistic style and influences

kimura's works seamlessly blend the forceful quality of momoyama art with the serene depiction of nature, characterized by a refined use of color typical of the edo period. this unique style, evident in his paintings, showcases his mastery over the nuances of japanese art.

autumn millet and small birds, a panel painting (85 x 342 cm), celebrates the rich harvest of autumn, with small birds clamoring to satisfy their appetites amidst a realistically rendered scene. [https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d2uazk-kimura-heizo-shuri-mitsuyori-autumn-millet-and-small-birds](https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d2uazk-kimura-heizo-shuri-mitsuyori-autumn-millet-and-small-birds)
jinshan island and west lake (153 x 358 cm, panel), visually united by an ink landscape, depicts two separate scenic locales in eastern china. [https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d2ubbg-kimura-heizo-shuri-mitsuyori-jinshan-island-and-west-lake](https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d2ubbg-kimura-heizo-shuri-mitsuyori-jinshan-island-and-west-lake)

notable mentions and artistic lineage

kimura's artistic lineage is a testament to the enduring legacy of the kanō school. notably, his work has been mentioned alongside other prominent artists, including kanō eitoku, whose painting portrait of kakinomoto no hitomaro (83 x 46 cm, paper) is a masterpiece in its own right. [https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d4j3qq-kano-eitoku-portrait-of-kakinomoto-no-hitomaro](https://ArtsDot.com/@@/d4j3qq-kano-eitoku-portrait-of-kakinomoto-no-hitomaro)

conclusion

kimura heizō, shūri, mitsuyori's contributions to japanese art are undeniable. his unique blend of momoyama and edo period styles has left an indelible mark on the world of art, ensuring his legacy endures.

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kimura heizō, shūri, mitsuyori

1559 - 1635 , Japan

Quick Facts

Artistic Movement Or Style: Late Renaissance/Counter-Maniera
Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
- Giovanni Battista Naldini
- Girolamo Macchietti
- Tintoretto
- Federico Zuccari
Date Of Birth: 1559
Date Of Death: 1638
Full Name: Domenico Crespi/Cresti”, 1559 – 1638
Nationality: Italian
Notable Artworks:
- Translation of Saint Antoninus
- Funeral of Saint Antoninus
- Preaching of John the Baptist
- Nativity
Place Of Birth: Passignano, Italy

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