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Reishō: Paragon of Filiel Piety; Chinese Blue Magpie with Flowering Plum; Sparrows, Willow, and Rose, by Kiyohara Yukinobu, unspecified, 1650

Reishō: Paragon of Filiel Piety; Chinese Blue Magpie with Flowering Plum; Sparrows, Willow, and Rose

Kiyohara Yukinobu

1650

unspecified

From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Reishō: Paragon of Filiel Piety; Chinese Blue Magpie with Flowering Plum; Sparrows, Willow, and Rose is a 1650 unspecified by Kiyohara Yukinobu, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Kiyohara Yukinobu
When & what style?
1650
Where can I see it?
Los Angeles County Museum of Art

About this work

This painting is divided into three sections, each with a unique scene. The left section features a tree with a few leaves and a flower, while the middle section depicts a woman in a traditional Japanese outfit holding a basket of flowers. The right section shows a branch with a few leaves and a flower. The woman in the middle section is dressed in a long, flowing robe with a blue sash around her waist. She is holding a basket of flowers in front of her, and her hair is styled in a traditional Japanese updo. The background of the painting is a light brown color, with a subtle pattern of flowers and leaves. The painting's use of muted colors and delicate brushstrokes creates a sense of serenity and tranquility. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up the use of chiaroscuro in Japanese art.

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