ElephantArita Ware, Nabeshima Style · 1685

  • Creation date1685
  • MuseumPorcelain Collection

Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style

Discover Nabeshima ware, a high-quality Japanese porcelain produced in Saga Domain from the 17th-19th centuries. Known for its intricate underglaze blue and overglaze enamel designs, it was reserved for the Nabeshima clan and Tokugawa shogunate, representing exceptional artistry.

Porcelain Collection (Dresden, Germany)

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This figure of an elephant modelled in a standing position is surprisingly lively. It turns is raised head and trunk to the right. Its large eyes gaze at the observer and with its slightly opened mouth it seems about to trumpet. Its legs are sturdy, its small ears delicately modelled. The eyes and brows of the animal are painted black, the mouth red. Its back is covered in a cloth which is bound with a tasselled cinch in red decorated in the

About this artwork

  • Title: Elephant
  • Artist: Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style
  • Year: 1685
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Porcelain Collection
  • Main color: Black
  • Perceived brightness: shadow

Questions & Answers

How harmonious are the colors of "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style?

The colors of "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style show a discordant palette harmony. Harmony describes how the colors relate to each other.

How light is "Elephant" overall?

The perceived brightness of "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style is shadow. It can be matched to the light of the intended space.

Can "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style, held at the Porcelain Collection, be legally reproduced?

"Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style, held at the Porcelain Collection, is still protected by copyright. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

What color leads the composition of "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style?

The dominant color of "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style is black (#010202).

How much light do the colors of "Elephant" appear to reflect?

The luminance recorded for "Elephant" by Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style is gentle luminance.

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