Harimaze
by Ogata Gekko
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art of Japan
Description
Harimaze prints assembled multiple small images on a single sheet—a traditional format allowing the artist to present a variety of subjects or figure types without committing to a single large composition. Gekko used the format for collections of bijin-ga vignettes, seasonal subjects, historical figures, or botanical studies, often combining several thematic threads within a single decorative arrangement. The harimaze format rewarded close looking, each small panel a concentrated exercise in his characteristic blend of decorative and descriptive skill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Harimaze was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).
Harimaze depicts figures, bijin-ga, and mythology.