Yeiraku yaki
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Yeiraku yaki is a 1877 paint by eiraku, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a teapot with a long spout and a round lid. The teapot is decorated with intricate designs in gold and white, set against a dark brown background. The designs include geometric patterns, flowers, and leaves. The teapot is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail and texture. The painting is done in a style that blends Impressionism and Realism, with a focus on capturing the play of light on the teapot's surface. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
A small ceramic vessel, marked with the signature "Yeiraku yaki" and dated 1877, it was acquired in 1905 from Miss Mary Dresser, who had previously held it in her collection; the piece is part of a larger group of objects purchased together.
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