"Two Chinese ladies walk on the water, they are the princesses of the river: Gaô and Joei, the daughters of Emperor Shun. After their father's death, they were so overcome with grief that they drowned themselves in the Shang River. With two poems."
"A surimono is a luxurious print in which an image is combined with one or more poems. When printing a surimono, thicker paper, blind embossing and metal pigments, such as copper and silver powder were often used. The prints were often commissioned by poets created and given as exclusive gifts to friends and relations."
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
color woodcut
ukiyo-e
Legacy of J.A. Bierens de Haan, Amsterdam
Dina Dankers is a versatile artist from the Netherlands, specializing in mixed media art, botanical prints, abstract art, and modern geometric art. Her works are known for their vibrant colors and creative compositions, exuding a sense of modernity and sophistication. Dina combines traditional painting techniques.. Read more…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany