Artwork

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

Reishō: Paragon of Filiel Piety; Chinese Blue Magpie with Flowering Plum; Sparrows, Willow, and Rose is an unspecified painting by Kiyohara Yukinobu. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Reishō: Paragon of Filiel Piety; Chinese Blue Magpie with Flowering Plum; Sparrows, Willow, and Rose, created around 1650 by Kiyohara Yukinobu, is a tripartite painting housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, featuring distinct scenes across its three sections.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure, a woman in traditional Japanese attire with a blue sash and updo, holds a basket of flowers, embodying filial piety (Reishō). The left and right sections, with sparse flowering branches, contextualize her within a serene, natural setting.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by muted colors, delicate brushstrokes, and a subtle, patterned light brown background, collectively conveying a sense of serenity.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1650 by Kiyohara Yukinobu, the work's history prior to its acquisition by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is not detailed here.

Context

The piece reflects 17th-century Japanese artistic values, blending natural imagery with human subjects to convey moral virtues like filial piety.

Legacy

As part of a prominent museum collection, it contributes to the understanding and appreciation of 17th-century Japanese painting techniques and thematic focuses.

Artist & collection

Artist

Kiyohara Yukinobu

Japanese, 1643–1682

Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

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