Sunset hibiscus and meadow bunting (1892)
Matsumura Keibun1892 · Landscape · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1843)
Specifications
- Year
- 1892
- Nationality / school
- Japanese
- Lifespan
- 1779–1843
About the artwork
"Sunset hibiscus and meadow bunting" (1892) is a work by Matsumura Keibun. Context for 1892: In the 1890s, colour lithography and Art Nouveau made the illustrated poster a celebrated art form. The later nineteenth century is the era of Impressionism, whose first group exhibition was held in Paris in 1874, followed by Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and the Arts and Crafts movement. It is listed in the Plants & Animals collection. The image is in landscape orientation. Background on Plants & Animals: Naturalists and artists often worked together, especially on voyages and in published surveys of flora and fauna. Images of plants and animals are valued both for the care of their observation and for their decorative appeal.
"Sunset hibiscus and meadow bunting" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A landscape format suits wide, low wall spaces such as the stretch above a bed, mantel, or sideboard. Flora and fauna subjects make an interior feel softer and more alive, adding a natural rhythm that works well in both traditional and contemporary spaces. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Japanese, 1779–1843
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