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Catching Fireflies

Ukiyo-e

kobayashi eitaku (1843 – 1890)

Explore the ukiyo-e & nihonga art of Kobayashi Eitaku (1843-1890). Known for evocative prints like 'Sugawara Michizane,' his work gained Western acclaim despite initial Japanese neglect.

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Title: Catching Fireflies
Artist: kobayashi eitaku
Copyright status: Public domain
Corpus context: early 20th-century japan" , ritualistic community scene
Keywords: watercolor painting , layered art style , japanese art
Topics: cultural symbolism , japanese folklore , serene landscape

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kobayashi eitaku (1843 – 1890)

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