Morning Cherry
by Ogata Gekko
- Date:
- 1897
- Medium:
- Woodblock
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
Ogata Gekko's "Morning Cherry" is a refined woodblock that captures the vitality and grace of its natural subject.
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.
