Peonies
Woodblock Print
ca. 1801-1856 (made)
ca. 1801-1856 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Japanese woodblock prints were commercial productions made for popular consumption. They were made by artists, block cutters and printers working independently to the instructions of specialist publishers. Fan prints like this were mounted on rigid bamboo frames and sold in large numbers during Japan's hot and humid summer. Peonies blossom in summer, making them a fitting decoration for this fan.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Peonies (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour print from wood blocks, on paper |
| Brief description | Woodblock print, fan print (uchiwa-e), Japan |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Bernard H. Webb |
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| Summary | Japanese woodblock prints were commercial productions made for popular consumption. They were made by artists, block cutters and printers working independently to the instructions of specialist publishers. Fan prints like this were mounted on rigid bamboo frames and sold in large numbers during Japan's hot and humid summer. Peonies blossom in summer, making them a fitting decoration for this fan. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.4850-1919 |
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| Record created | November 9, 2006 |
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