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Okuda Sadaemon Yukitaka by Ogata Gekko — Japanese Woodblock Print, 1902

Okuda Sadaemon Yukitaka

by Ogata Gekko

Date:
1902
Medium:
Woodblock Print
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Description

In "Okuda Sadaemon Yukitaka," Ogata Gekko demonstrates a mastery of the woodblock medium with characteristic skill.

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 1902 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.

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Okuda Sadaemon Yukitaka was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕) in 1902.