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Beneath the Willow
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Two young women cool themselves by a river as a willow blows in the breeze. One crouches down to rinse a hand towel, while the other sits with her chin balanced on her fan. Beside her is a black lacquer tray with a floral design in gold, holding her tobacco kit. <br><br>Tsukioka Tessai was an Osaka-based ukiyo-e artist who was especially respected for his representations of beautiful women (<em>bijin</em>). The court bestowed upon him the rank Bridge of the Law (<em>hokyo</em>) in 1778, and he was eventually elevated in rank to Eye of the Law (<em>hogen</em>).
| Artist / Maker | Tsukioka Sessai |
|---|---|
| Date | after 1778 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Overall: 94 x 33.2 cm (37 x 13 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
BiographyTsukioka Sessai (1750–1839) — Ukiyo-e artist.Tsukioka Sessai worked as painter and ukiyo-e artist and is associated with Tokugawa shogunate. Their documented life spans the years 1750 to 1839, born in Osaka.Disciplinespainter, ukiyo-e artistBorn1750, OsakaDied1839NationalityTokugawa shogunateSources: Wikidata Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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