Kaku Kyo (Guo Ju)
- Date:
- 1891
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
Toyohara Chikanobu's "Kaku Kyo" 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 1891 during the Meiji era, this work reflects an age of profound artistic transformation in Japan.
