DOI issue:
No. 133 (April, 1904)
DOI article:Holme, C. Geoffrey: Japanese flower painting
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19881#0215
Japanese Flower Painting
"wistaria" by korin
flowers in what may be considered his least con-
ventional style. A characteristic feature of his
work, as of that of his disciples, is the introduction
of gold in the veinings of leaves. His admirer
Ho-itsu was a worthy follower of the great master
and executed many charming designs of flowers,
some of which have been reproduced in Japan in
black-and-white in book form. An example of
his work is here given. Mention must also be
made of Kenzan, the brother of Korin. Kenzan
is chiefly remembered by his pottery. His original
designs are rare and greatly valued by collectors.
The painting upon a six-fold screen we are
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privileged to reproduce is "especially characteristic
of his genius.
The Chinese have always been noted for their love
of flowers. Their porcelain, their embroideries, even
their tea chests are remarkable for their floral orna-
mentations. Occasionally their work is very slight
and washy, and what is sometimes called " im-
pressionistic," in character, while other examples
are full of detail, and such as painters would
describe as a little " tight." Both styles have been
imitated in Japan. The Kano school was to a
large extent based upon Chinese models, and the
later modern naturalistic school, commonly called
flower composition by korin
"wistaria" by korin
flowers in what may be considered his least con-
ventional style. A characteristic feature of his
work, as of that of his disciples, is the introduction
of gold in the veinings of leaves. His admirer
Ho-itsu was a worthy follower of the great master
and executed many charming designs of flowers,
some of which have been reproduced in Japan in
black-and-white in book form. An example of
his work is here given. Mention must also be
made of Kenzan, the brother of Korin. Kenzan
is chiefly remembered by his pottery. His original
designs are rare and greatly valued by collectors.
The painting upon a six-fold screen we are
198
privileged to reproduce is "especially characteristic
of his genius.
The Chinese have always been noted for their love
of flowers. Their porcelain, their embroideries, even
their tea chests are remarkable for their floral orna-
mentations. Occasionally their work is very slight
and washy, and what is sometimes called " im-
pressionistic," in character, while other examples
are full of detail, and such as painters would
describe as a little " tight." Both styles have been
imitated in Japan. The Kano school was to a
large extent based upon Chinese models, and the
later modern naturalistic school, commonly called
flower composition by korin