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印鑑と朱に孔雀羽根|Seal-stone and Seal-ink with Peacock Feathers, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō), vol. 1

Totoya Hokkei

1817

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Interior Feather

Dominant colour

印鑑と朱に孔雀羽根|Seal-stone and Seal-ink with Peacock Feathers, from Spring Rain Surimono Album (Harusame surimono-jō), vol. 1 is a 1817 ink by Totoya Hokkei, a Romanticism work, depicting Feather, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Totoya Hokkei
When & what style?: 1817 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a page from an album, with two prints on it. The left print features a seal-stone and a small red container of seal-ink, accompanied by a few peacock feathers. The right print depicts a rooster and two chicks, with a window in the background that shows a landscape with bamboo and a cloud. The prints are done in a simple yet elegant style, with bold lines and muted colors. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the Romanticism movement.