Cindy J Sullivan

 

This painting is in progress, I’m about 2/3 done and have work to do on his face.

It is based on a print by Choensai Eishin (1789-1801). He was influenced by Utamaro and the lives of the young people of the era.

Hawking was a popular sport during Eishin’s time among the warriors and aristocrats and gradually became popular among the bourgeoisie and was a frequent theme of prints and drawing.

In the original print, the artist showed aubergines and Mount Fuji on the falconer’s robe (or haori). These, along with the falcon were symbols of good luck, peace and prosperity in the year to come.

Boy with Hawk by Cindy J. Sullivan based on the print Falconer by Choensai Eishin