Jakuchu Ito - Late 19th Century Japanese Woodblock Parrots

Description

Jakuchu Ito - Original Late 19th Century Japanese Woodblock. On paper laid on backing paper and with a layer of tracing paper folded over which has a short description of the artist. Signed. On wove. Some discolouration to backing paper, but main picture is unaffected and is in fine condition.

Itō Jakuchū (1716 – 1800) was a Japanese painter of the mid-Edo period when Japan had closed its doors to the outside world. Many of his paintings concern traditionally Japanese subjects, particularly chickens and other birds. Many of his otherwise traditional works display a great degree of experimentation with perspective, and with other very modern stylistic elements. Compared to Soga Shōhaku and other exemplars of the mid-Edo period eccentric painters, Jakuchū is said to have been very calm, restrained, and professional. He held strong ties to Zen Buddhist ideals, and was considered a lay brother (koji); but he was also keenly aware of his role within a Kyoto society that was becoming increasingly commercial.

Size

19.8 x 30.5cm (7.8" x 12")
Sheet: 27 x 37.5cm (10.6" x 14.8")

Collection Information

From a collection of late 19th century Asian prints on paper and silk, all signed in Chinese or Japanese characters. Collection Code 19A

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