Artwork
百人一首 乳母か縁説 中納言家持|Poem by Chūnagon Yakamochi (Ōtomo no Yakamochi), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki)
百人一首 乳母か縁説 中納言家持|Poem by Chūnagon Yakamochi (Ōtomo no Yakamochi), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki) is an ink print by the Japonisme artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This woodblock print is part of the series 'One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse'.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print is part of the series 'One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse'. Created in 1804 by Katsushika Hokusai, it depicts a serene harbor scene.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates a poem by Chūnagon Yakamochi, showing a harbor with two boats and red cliffs. The accompanying Japanese text on the right likely provides an explanation of the poem.
Technique & Style
Hokusai employed bold colors, including deep reds, blues, and greens, alongside simple shapes to create the composition. The contrast between these elements adds to the print's visual appeal.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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