Rice Reaping
by Ohno Bakufu
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
"Rice Reaping" depicts the physical labor of cutting rice stalks at harvest — the repeated motion of the sickle, the bundles of cut stalks laid in rows, the communal effort of getting the crop in before rain or cold can damage it. Bakufu's interest in agricultural subjects alongside his celebrated marine work suggests a comprehensive vision of Japan's relationship with nature: the sea and the paddy field as the twin sources of the nation's sustenance and identity. His rendering honors the dignity of agricultural labor.
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Miyajima in Snow (Yuki no Miyajima)
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1932
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rice Reaping was created by Ohno Bakufu (大野麦風).
Rice Reaping depicts snow scenes and food & drink.