Inside Scene of Kabukiza [Kabuki theater] (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century)

Date:: 1999
Medium:: Color woodblock print
Source:: Art Institute of Chicago
Image courtesy of: Art Institute of Chicago

Description

"Inside Scene of Kabukiza [Kabuki theater]" is a contemporary mokuhanga print by Obata Tsutomu. This atmospheric work captures a sense of place and season with the contemplative sensitivity that characterizes the artist's finest prints.

Obata Tsutomu renders this scene with masterful control of the printing medium, using the interplay of carved line, color, and paper texture to evoke atmosphere and mood. The composition balances naturalistic observation with poetic interpretation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Inside Scene of Kabukiza [Kabuki theater] (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century) was created by Obata Tsutomu (小畑勉) in 1999.

Inside Scene of Kabukiza [Kabuki theater] (One Hundred Views of Tokyo, Message to the 21st Century) depicts landscapes, kabuki, and theater.