Pephistory of Art Vol. II - From Ukiyo-e to Manga: A Pepe Monogatari
Pepe among Hoitsu’s Garden Birds
In this serene reimagining inspired by Sakai Hōitsu’s delicate kachō-ga (bird-and-flower painting), Pepe sits quietly on a branch wearing a floral kimono that echoes the refined Rinpa aesthetic. Surrounded by sparrows, bush warblers, and autumn blossoms painted on a warm gold background, the scene evokes the poetic stillness characteristic of Edo-period folding screens. The composition preserves Hōitsu’s harmonious balance between flora and fauna, transforming the traditional seasonal tableau into a gentle moment of coexistence and contemplation.
- Trait 1 NameLate Edo Period
- Trait 2 NameFrog
- Trait 3 NameVol. II
- Trait 4 NameChapter III