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窪俊満画煙草入れ袋と煙管『春雨集』摺物帖|Pipe and Tobacco PouchFrom the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1

窪俊満画煙草入れ袋と煙管『春雨集』摺物帖|Pipe and Tobacco PouchFrom the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1 is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kubo Shunman. It dates from 1814 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This woodblock print, titled Pipe and Tobacco Pouch, is from the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, titled Pipe and Tobacco Pouch, is from the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1, created by Kubo Shunman around 1814. It is a surimono print, made with ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a pipe, tobacco pouch, and rolled cloth on a patterned fabric, accompanied by Japanese text wrapping around the top and sides. The objects are rendered in bold colors and simple shapes, suggesting a focus on everyday items.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bold colors and simple forms to represent the objects, characteristic of surimono prints. The use of ink and color on paper allowed for detailed and nuanced representations.

History & Provenance

The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, indicating its significance and preservation.