Hares and Roses
- Date:
- c. 1783
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; hashira-e
- Format:
- Hashira-e
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Two hares huddle beneath the arching stems of roses in this hashira-e (pillar print) from around 1783, the tall narrow format demanding a vertical composition that Hokusai resolves through intertwined plant forms. Hares and flowers appear frequently in Hokusai's early decorative work, their combination suggesting both seasonal freshness and the gentle, auspicious imagery favored for interior decoration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hares and Roses was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎) in c. 1783.
Hares and Roses depicts birds & flowers and animals.