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"Kozakura odoshi. Yushizuki (Cherry pattern plate binding of armor. The Hero's Month). Series: Nippon Hana Zue (Flowers of Japan, Illustrated)" by Ogata Gekko — Japanese Woodblock print

"Kozakura odoshi. Yushizuki (Cherry pattern plate binding of armor. The Hero's Month). Series: Nippon Hana Zue (Flowers of Japan, Illustrated)"

by Ogata Gekko

Meiji/Taishō Prints
Abstract
Medium:
Woodblock print
Image courtesy of
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Description

A muscular, bare-chested warrior kneels in profile among flowering shrubs, one hand resting on the hilt of a sword at his side, its patterned scabbard visible beneath his armor skirt. Behind him a pale full moon hangs in a soft grey-blue sky streaked with mist; small white and pink blossoms dot the foliage around his legs. The palette is restrained — flesh tones, indigo and grey armor accents, and muted greens — with a text cartouche and round seal in the upper right corner.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Kozakura odoshi. Yushizuki (Cherry pattern plate binding of armor. The Hero's Month). Series: Nippon Hana Zue (Flowers of Japan, Illustrated)" was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).

"Kozakura odoshi. Yushizuki (Cherry pattern plate binding of armor. The Hero's Month). Series: Nippon Hana Zue (Flowers of Japan, Illustrated)" depicts abstract.