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Ode to All Sorts of Flowers
| Ode to All Sorts of Flowers |
| By Morikawa Kyoriku (1656-1715) Handscroll, ink and color on paper Edo period, dated Hoei l (1704) Gift of Ii Family |
Humorous text likening over 30 species of flowers to women, is accompanied by light-hearted and witty illustrations. This scroll was created by Morikawa Kyoriku (1656 – 1715), a Ii clan who was a pupil of renowned poet Matsuo Basho, and an accomplished artist. The work, which exquisitely combines pictures and poetry, is one of best examples of Kyoriku’s work.
