Dragon rising to the heavens.
by Ogata Gekko
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Library of Congress
- Image courtesy of
- Library of Congress
Description
A pale, snow-capped Mount Fuji rises against a grey-white sky in the upper portion of the print, while a dragon coils upward through dark storm clouds below it, its body twisting in blue-grey tones with visible scales and clawed limbs. Dark, wind-swept pine or cloud forms occupy the lower foreground in near-black ink, grounding the composition beneath the mountain. A red title cartouche with vertical Japanese text sits in the upper right corner; the palette is muted throughout, dominated by greys, whites, and blue-blacks. Woodblock print by Ogata Gekko, titled Dragon rising to the heavens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dragon rising to the heavens. was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).
Dragon rising to the heavens. depicts animals.