Horses
- Date:
- 1817
- Medium:
- Woodcut on thin japanese paper
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
"Horses" is a woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai that celebrates the beauty found in the natural world.
"Horses" is a woodblock by Katsushika Hokusai that celebrates the beauty found in the natural world.
This [ukiyo-e](/glossary/ukiyo-e) print continues the rich tradition of Japanese woodblock printing that flourished during the Edo period and beyond. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Created in 1817, during the twilight of the Edo period, this work represents the rich artistic traditions of pre-modern Japan.
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Horses was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎) in 1817.
Horses depicts nature and animals.
