Zeshin Shibata, A Bundle of Straw, Still Life
Artist: Zeshin Shibata (1807-1891)
Title: A Bundle of Straw
Date: c.1880
Size: 24.9 x 24 cm
Condition: Light watermark, light wear and crease.
Original Japanese woodblock print.
The son of a sculptor, Zeshin was born and lived in Edo. As a child, he apprenticed to a lacquer craftsman and became a court painter in 1890. He is considered to be the greatest lacquerer of the 19th century. Particularly skilful in urushi-e, he produced charming, delicate works. Although he used many revolutionary elements in his work, both technically and creatively, Zeshin's works were always, on the whole, very traditional. In the brand-new medium of lacquer painting, he would paint traditional subjects like birds and flowers, insects, waterfalls and dragons.
Zeshin Shibata
Born and lived in Edo, Zeshin was the son of a sculptor. As a child, he apprenticed to a lacquer craftsman and became a court painter in 1890. He is considered to be the greatest lacquerer of the 19th century. Particularly skilful in urushi-e, he produced charming, delicate works. Although he used many revolutionary elements in his work, both technically and creatively, Zeshin's works were always, on the whole, very traditional. In the brand-new medium of lacquer painting, he would paint traditional subjects like birds and flowers, insects, waterfalls and dragons.
| Print Format | Shikishiban |
|---|---|
| Artist | Zeshin Shibata |
| Subject | Flowers & Botanical, Others |
| Dimensions | 24.9 x 24 cm |
| Condition Report | Light watermark, light wear and crease. |
