Portraits for One Hundred Poems about One Hundred Poets (Sugata-e hyakunin isshu 姿絵百人一首) : [volume 3]

Hishikawa, Moronobu, approximately 1618-approximately 1694 · 1695 · 14 pictures

A Japanese woodblock-printed volume from 1695 by Hishikawa Moronobu, one of a series of portraits of the hundred poets of the classic Hyakunin Isshu anthology, made for a general readership of poetry lovers. Each double-page spread pairs a column of calligraphic verse with a spare ink line drawing of courtly figures in patterned robes set against clouds, and the sparse outlines, cloud bands and fine textile patterns offer a clear model for minimal line work and stylised pattern.

Poets, Japanese -- Portraits · Japanese poetry

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