On a Prayer Visit/Spring Day
The right panel, On a Prayer Visit(Mono Mōde), was missing for 114 years and then rediscovered. The girl under the umbrella is on her way to express gratitude for growing into a healthy young woman . Dressed for the occasion with her hair arranged in a Shimada topknot, decorated with elaborately crafted hair ornaments and combs, she also has a thick layer of expensive red color on her lower lip. Having led a sheltered life, this is the first time for her to venture out on a ‘pilgrimage’ with a companion. Nervous and anxious, she has a tight grasp on the hand of her servant, who continues to shelter her with the umbrella. Her gorgeously patterned furisode kimono seems still to be a little large for her slender body. Her innocence is emphasized by the way she wears the sleeves gathered up at the shoulders. A masterpiece of Shōen’s early career, this work beautifully depicts an adorable girl on the threshold of adulthood . At the inaugural Bunten Exhibition in 1907, it was awarded the third prize.
sakakibara yuriko(1886 – 1917)
Sakakibara Yuriko (1886-1917) was a prominent Japanese artist known for her Nihonga & Ukiyo-e style, bold colors, and harmonious compositions. Explore her legacy at ArtsDot.
福田美術館(京都, 日本)
京都の福田美術館で、静寂と美を体験しませんか?上村松園や村井砂渡津といった巨匠にインスパイアされた見事な版画を通じて、日本の写実主義の世界を探索。心安らぐひとときと芸術的なインスピレーションを見つけてください。
作品詳細
- 作品名: On a Prayer Visit/Spring Day
- 作家: sakakibara yuriko
- 技法: Square
- 著作権の状態: パブリックドメイン
- 展示場所: 福田美術館
- 色相: Ochre to Sepia
- 知覚輝度: bright
