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Two Peonies, Leaf from the Japanese edition of the Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual, vol. 1 of 6

After Wang Gai Chinese

1748

Not on view

The original Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual was subsequently reprinted many times in China, Japan, and Korea. This print comes from the first Japanese edition, published in 1748. The subdued palette of the Chinese original reflects the “scholarly” tastes of the literati, while Japanese artists developed it into a full-color print.

Two Peonies, Leaf from the Japanese edition of the Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual, vol. 1 of 6, After Wang Gai (Chinese, 1645–1710), Woodblock print; ink and color on paper, Japan — This image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

Jieziyuan shuhuapu (Japanese version)

Title: Two Peonies, Leaf from the Japanese edition of the Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual, vol. 1 of 6

Artist: After Wang Gai (Chinese, 1645–1710)

Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

Date: 1748

Culture: Japan

Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions: Image: 11 1/4 x 7 5/16 in. (28.5 x 18.6 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: On loan from the British Museum

Object Number: PI.030

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