1839
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
百人一首 うはかゑとき 菅家|Poem by Kanke (Sugawara Michizane), from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki) is a 1839 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Bull, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a fancy red carriage with gold trim, pulled by two black horses. A group of people in colorful robes walk beside it—some carry long poles, others lean on the carriage. In the background, a blue sky meets a forest of dark trees with red leaves falling. A few small buildings peek out near the road. The text on the right side is Japanese poetry, tied to the scene. The artist used bold colors and clear lines to show movement and detail. Next, check out Katsushika Hokusai to see more of his work.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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