Kakinomoto Hitomaro and Tenbai Mountain 1816
katsushikahokusai
minneapolisinstituteofart
ink, color-on-paper
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pen drawing
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mechanical pen drawing
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pen illustration
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pen sketch
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book
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japan
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personal sketchbook
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ink
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color-on-paper
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
"Kakinomoto Hitomaro and Tenbai Mountain" is a woodblock print created in 1816 by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Depicting the renowned poet Kakinomoto Hitomaro, the work is known for its dynamic lines and detailed rendering of both the human figures and the natural setting. This piece exemplifies Hokusai's artistic mastery and provides insight into the importance of literature and artistic inspiration in Edo-period Japan.
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