The poetess Ono no Komachi, from the series Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Image courtesy of
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
"The poetess Ono no Komachi" is a ukiyo-e print by Katsushika Hokusai, created during the Edo period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to landscapes and nature through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.
Hokusai was one of the greatest artists in Japanese history, known for his bold compositions, dynamic use of color, and innovative perspective. His work profoundly influenced Western Impressionism.
This print belongs to the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)," contributing to a broader artistic exploration that allowed Katsushika Hokusai to develop themes across multiple compositions.
This print represents Katsushika Hokusai's contribution to the ukiyo-e tradition during the Edo period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.
More Prints by Katsushika Hokusai
The Fishermen of Katase Hauling in Their Nets: The Purple Shell (Murasakigai)
1821
Color woodblock print with metallic pigments; surimono shikishiban
Burdock Root (Kurama gobo), from the series "A Selection of Horses (Uma-zukushi)"
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
Horse Shells (Umagai), from the series "A Selection of Horses (Uma-zukushi)"
1822
Color woodblock print; shikishiban, surimono
Orange Orchids, from an untitled series of flowers
c. 1832
Color woodblock print; oban
Frequently Asked Questions
The poetess Ono no Komachi, from the series Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen) was created by Katsushika Hokusai (葛飾北斎).