Late 19th century
The Activities of the Twelve Months
Kawanabe Kyōsai (or Gyōsai)Japanese, 1831 - 1889
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Paintings of the activities of the twelve months date back to the tenth century. On this nineteenth-century screen (one of a pair), the artist imbues the classical subject matter with great verve, humor, and lyricism. Gyosai was a master draftsman and skilled illustrator in the tradition of Hanabusa Itcho, the artist who painted the Children at Play screens.
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