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Two Court Figures in Motion - Drawing - 18th Century

18th Century

$319.58
£238.35
€280VAT Included
CA$446.78
A$458.12
CHF 261.53
MX$5,937.38
NOK 2,971.39
SEK 3,127.02
DKK 2,134.47

About the Item

Ink on paper, Japan Edo period (18th Century). This rare and refined drawing presents two aristocratic figures rendered in a highly economical linear style, emblematic of early Edo-period draftsmanship. Executed solely in ink, the composition relies on calligraphic line to articulate form, movement, and costume, leaving large expanses of the paper intentionally unworked. The figures, positioned at opposite ends of the sheet, appear engaged in a dynamic yet balanced visual dialogue across the empty central field, a compositional strategy that underscores the aesthetic principle of ma (negative space) fundamental to Japanese art. Both figures are depicted in elaborate court dress, their flowing garments and elongated sleeves described through angular, sharply articulated contours. The restrained yet expressive handling of line suggests familiarity with classical yamato-econventions, while the spontaneity of execution aligns the work with preparatory drawings or independent eshi sketches intended for poetic or narrative illustration. Facial features are rendered with minimal but incisive strokes, conveying individuality without resorting to detailed modeling. The absence of background elements enhances the graphic clarity of the scene and emphasizes the rhythmic interplay of line and void. The paper bears signs of age and handling, consistent with works intended for intimate viewing rather than formal display, and indicative of an object circulating within an educated, courtly or literary milieu. Works of this type are comparatively scarce, as such drawings were often ephemeral in nature, serving as studies for painted screens, illustrated manuscripts, or woodblock prints. As such, this sheet constitutes a valuable document of early Edo-period visual culture, illuminating the practices of line drawing and compositional thought underlying more finished pictorial forms.
  • Creation Year:
    18th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 14.97 in (38 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Medium:
    Paper,Ink
  • Movement & Style:
    Modern
  • Period:
    18th Century
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1593271stDibs: LU650317667992

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