Artwork
Tsurigitsune|Trapping the Fox
Tsurigitsune|Trapping the Fox is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyohiro. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Tsurigitsune|Trapping the Fox is a woodblock print created by Utagawa Toyohiro in 1808, now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic scene of two individuals grappling with a gigantic, spiky fox. One figure pulls at the fox's tail while the other clings to its back, conveying exhaustion amidst the struggle. The fox's sharp quills are scattered in all directions, emphasizing the turmoil.
Technique & Style
Toyohiro employed quick, bold lines to convey the fox's ferocity and the humans' desperation. The predominantly empty background focuses attention on the central conflict, with the artist's use of bold linework creating a sense of dynamic energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1808 by Utagawa Toyohiro, the print is currently held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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