Utensils used at the Kiku no sekku, 9th day of 9th month
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Utensils used at the Kiku no sekku, 9th day of 9th month is a 1877 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a collection of objects, including a vase with flowers, a teapot, and a red dish. The flowers are yellow and pink, and the teapot has a handle and a spout. The red dish has a pattern on it. The objects are arranged in a way that creates a sense of balance and harmony. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, green, and blue. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement of Realism.
A set of utensils used during the Kiku no sekku festival on the ninth day of the ninth month was acquired in 1905 from Miss Mary Dresser, whose collection had previously belonged to Christopher Dresser. The objects were part of a larger group of items purchased together and recorded in the museum’s Register of Drawings.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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