Visit of the graves — 仰景- Hotoke mairi??
by Ogata Gekko
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
This woodblock print by Ogata Gekko shows two women in kimono walking outdoors, one carrying a large open blue umbrella overhead and the other holding a leafy green branch. The palette is dominated by soft blues and greens against a plain pale beige background, with the standing figure's kimono patterned in blue and white. The composition is simple and vertical, with a printed title cartouche and a red seal in the upper right corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Visit of the graves — 仰景- Hotoke mairi?? was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕).