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Rustic Genji's Poetry Contest: Mitsuuji's Excursion to the Seaside to See Abalone Diving (Inaka Genji shikishi awase, Mitsuuji umibe ni te awabi o torase yūran no zu)
Rustic Genji's Poetry Contest: Mitsuuji's Excursion to the Seaside to See Abalone Diving (Inaka Genji shikishi awase, Mitsuuji umibe ni te awabi o torase yūran no zu) is a print by the Impressionist artist Utagawa Kunisada II. It dates from 1865 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, created in 1865 by Utagawa Kunisada II, is titled Rustic Genji's Poetry Contest: Mitsuuji's Excursion to the Seaside to See Abalone Diving. It is a ukiyo-e work held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a group in a boat, with some individuals swimming or diving, dressed in traditional Japanese attire. The boat features intricate designs, set against a backdrop of waves and swimming fish, suggesting a serene seaside excursion.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the print showcases attention to detail and texture. A muted color palette dominated by blues and greens contributes to an overall effect of serenity and calmness.
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