Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori PrefectureOtsuka YoshifumiNone

  • MuseumTottori Prefectural Museum

Otsuka Yoshifumi (? – ?)

Explore the artistry of Otsuka Yoshifumi, a Japanese knife maker specializing in traditional forging techniques. Discover his 'Introducing Ōtsuka Knives' & more!

Tottori Prefectural Museum (Tottori Prefecture, Japan)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture
  • Artist: Otsuka Yoshifumi
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Tottori Prefectural Museum
  • Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic

Questions & Answers

How saturated is the palette of "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture"?

"Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi is recorded with a muted saturation.

Toward which tone does "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" lean?

The dominant hue of "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi is ochre to sepia. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.

Where is "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi on display today?

You can see the original "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" at the Tottori Prefectural Museum, Tottori Prefecture, Japan.

Can the image of "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi be freely reproduced?

The copyright answer for "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi: the work is still protected by copyright. This determines whether reproductions of the image may be freely made.

How strong is the contrast in "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi?

The light-dark contrast of "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" is recorded as balanced. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Which artist is "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" attributed to?

"Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" is attributed to Otsuka Yoshifumi.

Which palette and lead color define "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture"?

The color identity of "Basic shaping, Knife Forging of Tottori Prefecture" by Otsuka Yoshifumi: an earthy palette, dominated by phthalo green (#141515).

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