Artwork

Sakamoto Otasuku Kankyo ni tachite tekijo o nozomu zu|Sakamoto Otasuku

Sakamoto Otasuku Kankyo ni tachite tekijo o nozomu zu|Sakamoto Otasuku is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Mizuno Toshikata. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Sakamoto Otasuku is a woodblock print created by Mizuno Toshikata around 1894. It is a representation of a naval scene, executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a dark uniform standing on a ship's deck, gazing through a telescope. The turbulent sea and diagonal rigging convey a sense of dynamic movement, while a burst of red near the horizon adds a pop of color to the scene.

Technique & Style

The artist employed rapid, sketchy lines to capture the movement of the water and wind, introducing a novel style to Japanese prints at the time. This approach emphasizes the energy and tension of the naval scene.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.