Who painted Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo)?

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo) was painted by Kamisaka Sekka in 1909.

Where can I see Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo)?

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

Artwork

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo)

Kamisaka Sekka , 1909

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo) is a drawing by Kamisaka Sekka. It dates from 1909 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Oxherd (Bokudo) is a drawing by Kamisaka Sekka, created as a preparatory study for a printed composition.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a serene scene: a young oxherd seated beside an ox under a tree, evoking a sense of tranquility. The oxherd is dressed in traditional Japanese attire, with a distinctive hat resembling a shallow bowl.

Technique & Style

Executed on tracing paper with ink and color, the drawing showcases Sekka's loose, freehand style, which contrasts with the sharper, more refined final print.

Context

This work is part of Sekka's Flowers of a Hundred Worlds series, which blends traditional Japanese art styles with modern influences.