Artwork

大山綱良糾問の図|Illustration of the Inquisition of Ōyama Tsunayoshi (Ōyama Tsunayoshi kyūmon no zu)

大山綱良糾問の図|Illustration of the Inquisition of Ōyama Tsunayoshi (Ōyama Tsunayoshi kyūmon no zu) is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu. It dates from 1877 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This woodblock print, created by Yōshū Chikanobu in 1877, is one sheet of a triptych.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created by Yōshū Chikanobu in 1877, is one sheet of a triptych. It is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three scenes: a tense encounter between two men, a gathering of dignitaries at a table, and a confrontation between a standing figure and a seated one. The formal attire and dramatic poses suggest a significant event, possibly a trial or interrogation.

Technique & Style

The use of bright colors and bold outlines gives the scenes a dynamic, narrative quality. The composition unfolds like a story in stages, drawing the viewer's attention through the print.

Artist & collection

Artist

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

Japanese, 1838–1912

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art

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