WoodcutUtagawa Kuniyoshi · 1852
Ukiyo-e
1852
24.0 x 36.0 cm
Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 – 1861)
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About this artwork
- Title: Woodcut
- Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Year: 1852
- Original dimensions: 24.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of Far Eastern Antiquities
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Corpus context: shunga imagery, japanese tradition
- Color palette: Earthy
Questions & Answers
What are the format and size of "Woodcut"?
"Woodcut" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi is proportioned as a portrait work of 24 x 36 cm.
Is "Woodcut" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi kept in the artist's home country?
No - the artwork is kept abroad. The creator was born in Japan; the original work is in Sweden.
At what age did Utagawa Kuniyoshi make "Woodcut"?
Utagawa Kuniyoshi made "Woodcut" at the age of 55. The artist was born in 1797 and the work is dated 1852.
What is the dominant hue of "Woodcut" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi?
"Woodcut" leans toward an ochre to sepia tone.
Who created "Woodcut" and in what year?
Utagawa Kuniyoshi made "Woodcut" in 1852.
When was "Woodcut" made?
"Woodcut" dates from 1852. The date places the work within Utagawa Kuniyoshi's career and its era.
Who created "Woodcut"?
"Woodcut" was created by Utagawa Kuniyoshi. The information on this page describes Utagawa Kuniyoshi's original work.