Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 – 1861)
Discover Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), a master of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Renowned for vibrant warrior scenes, fantastical landscapes & blending traditional with Western styles. Explore his iconic Suikoden series and more!
About this artwork
- Title: The Ghosts of Togo and His Wife
- Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: dynamic composition , blending east & west
- Purpose: Statement
- Keywords: japanese prints , ukiyo-e art , intricate japanese
- Perceived brightness: balanced
Quick Facts
- Artistic Style: Ukiyo-e, Edo Period
- Dimensions: 35.8 x 24.7 cm
- Medium: Color Woodcut
- Location: Chazen Museum of Art, Madison, WI
- Notable Elements: Ukiyo-e narrative, swirling clouds, dramatic lighting
- Influences:
- Toyokuni I
- Western Landscape Painting
- Title: The Ghosts of Togo and His Wife
