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Grapevine, by Shiba Kōkan, unspecified, 1769

Grapevine

Shiba Kōkan

1769

unspecified

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Grapevine is a 1769 unspecified by Shiba Kōkan, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Shiba Kōkan
When & what style?
1769 · Ukiyo-e
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting, titled "Grapevine," features a lush vine with large leaves and clusters of purple grapes. The leaves are a deep green color, while the grapes are a rich, dark purple. The background of the painting is a soft, muted color that allows the vine and grapes to take center stage. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. The grapes appear to be ripe and ready to be picked, adding a sense of freshness and vitality to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this beautiful painting, you might want to look up Shiba Kōkan, a Japanese artist known for his work in the 18th century.

About the artist

Portrait of Shiba Kōkan
Artist

Shiba Kōkan

Shiba Kōkan , born Andō Kichirō (安藤吉次郎) or Katsusaburō (勝三郎), was a Japanese painter and printmaker of the Edo period, famous both for his Western-style yōga paintings, in imitation of Dutch oil painting styles,…

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