Minister Sakuramachi
by Ogata Gekko
- Date:
- 1897
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
Ogata Gekko's "Minister Sakuramachi" is a woodblock that reflects the artist's ongoing exploration of visual expression.
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 1897 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Minister Sakuramachi was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕) in 1897.