Ogura Imitation of the One Hundred Poems 1847 - 1848

"Ogura Imitation of the One Hundred Poems" is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada, also known as Utagawa Kunimasa, from 1847-1848. This work is a depiction of a scene from a famous Japanese literary work, the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets), a collection of one hundred waka poems. The print depicts two men in traditional Japanese dress, one of whom is a samurai, and details of their surroundings. It is a fine example of the Edo period style of Japanese woodblock printmaking, often known as Ukiyo-e, which are commonly characterized by vibrant colors and illustrative scenes.