Artwork
Basket with Fan, Chrysanthemums, and Mushrooms
Basket with Fan, Chrysanthemums, and Mushrooms is a print by the Romanticist artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Basket with Fan, Chrysanthemums, and Mushrooms is a surimono, a type of privately commissioned Japanese print, characterized by its intricate design and association with special occasions.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a basket containing a fan, chrysanthemums, and mushrooms. The chrysanthemum, a paramount symbol of autumn in Japanese culture, suggests the print may commemorate the seasonal transition.
Technique & Style
While specific artistic techniques are not detailed in the provided information, the work's classification as a surimono implies meticulous craftsmanship, typical of Edo period prints.
History & Provenance
Created during the Edo period, this surimono reflects the common practice of commissioning such prints for celebratory or commemorative purposes, though its exact event or patron is unspecified.
Context
For similar works with intricate designs from the same era, the oeuvre of Katsushika Hokusai offers relevant comparison, highlighting the artistic trends of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
