Manchurian Great Tit and a Robin, from an album Birds compared in Humorous Songs, 1791

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"Manchurian Great Tit and a Robin" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro, created as part of his album "Birds Compared in Humorous Songs" from 1791. Utamaro (c. 1753 – 1806) was a prominent ukiyo-e genre artist, particularly celebrated for his bijin-ga or "pictures of beautiful women." However, his work also extended to other subjects, including the natural world, as evidenced by this album.

In "Manchurian Great Tit and a Robin," Utamaro showcases his skill in depicting birds with a combination of delicate lines and vibrant colors. The print features two birds, a Manchurian great tit and a robin, rendered with a level of detail and character that brings the subjects to life. The Manchurian great tit is typically found in East Asia, while the robin is a bird more commonly associated with Europe, suggesting a playful contrast in species that may reflect the humor indicated by the album's title.

The album "Birds Compared in Humorous Songs" is a testament to Utamaro's versatility as an artist and his ability to infuse wit and charm into his depictions of the natural world. The prints from this album are considered to be significant contributions to the ukiyo-e tradition, demonstrating the breadth of Utamaro's artistic interests beyond the human figure and contributing to our understanding of the cultural and artistic milieu of Edo-period Japan.

As with many ukiyo-e prints, Utamaro's work was produced through a collaborative process involving a designer, carver, printer, and publisher. The prints from this album would have been created using multiple woodblocks, one for each color, and the intricate process reflects the high level of craftsmanship and artistry prevalent during this period of Japanese art.

Today, "Manchurian Great Tit and a Robin," along with the other prints from "Birds Compared in Humorous Songs," are valuable for scholars and enthusiasts of Japanese art, offering insight into the aesthetic and thematic diversity present within Utamaro's oeuvre. The prints are also significant for their contribution to the broader narrative of natural history illustration and the artistic representation of birds across cultures.

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