Artwork
小倉擬百人一首|Album of Eighty-eight Prints from the series Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu)
小倉擬百人一首|Album of Eighty-eight Prints from the series Ogura Imitations of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi|Utagawa Hiroshige|Utagawa Kunisada. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This album comprises 88 woodblock prints created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi around 1846.
About this work
Overview
This album comprises 88 woodblock prints created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi around 1846. It is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
One print from the series depicts a man in ornate robes on a red platform, holding a scroll and fan. The image is accompanied by Japanese poetry, suggesting a connection to the series' theme, which imitates the Ogura Anthology of One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets.
Technique & Style
The print features bold lines and flat colors, characteristic of Japanese woodblock printing. The artist's use of vibrant colors and intricate designs on the subject's clothing adds to the overall visual effect.
Artist & collection
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyoshi|Utagawa Hiroshige|Utagawa Kunisada
Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Toyokuni III, was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist.
