Fields of Color: The Art of Japanese Printmaking presents nearly 20 prints from the 19th to early 20th century, which were selected from a prized collection of more than 230 examples. Lush pools of color combined with delicate, dark lines create images ranging from the absurdly fantastic to the serenely mundane. These scenes of the floating world, better known as ukiyo-e prints, are defined by their ability to transport the viewer to a weightless dimension ruled by bright, vibrant hues and compositional arrangements. The captivating work of master printmakers such as Ando Hiroshige (1797 – 1858) and Katsushika Hokusai (1838 – 1912) will be on display. A small selection of netsukes — ornate sculpted toggles — will complement this exhibition.
Image:
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (Japanese, 1839 – 1892), 100 Aspects of the Moon: Moon of the Pleasure Quarters, 1886, woodblock print, The Dennis C. Hayes Collection, AG.1998.4.67