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Japanese Soul by Ogata Gekko — Japanese Woodblock Print, 1896

Japanese Soul

by Ogata Gekko

Meiji/Taishō Prints
Date:
1896
Medium:
Woodblock Print
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Description

"Japanese Soul" is a woodblock by Ogata Gekko that showcases the artist's distinctive creative vision.

The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Produced in 1896 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Japanese Soul was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕) in 1896.