Two Rabbits, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)

Two Rabbits, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)

Katsushika Hokusai

Details

Dimensions
22.2 × 33.8 cm (8 3/4 × 15 in.)
Origin
Japan
Department
Arts of Asia
Holding institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Image provider
art-institute-chicago
License
CC0-1.0
Credit
Frederick W. Gookin Collection

Art Genome Taxonomy

7 tags

Subject Matter

  • Animals Both · 100%

    Two rabbits are clearly visible in the image, and the catalog title identifies the work as Two Rabbits.

  • The larger central rabbit is shown from behind, with its rear and hind legs prominent and its head turned toward the right.

Visual Qualities

  • Contour Line Visual · 98%

    Controlled outlines and short directional marks define the rabbits’ silhouettes, anatomy, fur, ears, paws, and claws.

  • Highly Detailed Visual · 94%

    Numerous small, deliberate marks articulate fur, facial features, whiskers, claws, and pebble-like ground details.

Medium and Techniques

  • Prints Metadata · 100%

    The catalog classifies the object as a color woodblock print and album sheet.

Time Periods

  • 19th Century Art Metadata · 98%

    The catalog dates the work to circa 1814, placing it in the nineteenth century.

Geographic Regions

  • Japanese Art Metadata · 99%

    The catalog identifies the place of origin as Japan and lists the style as Japanese culture or style.

Source & rights

Katsushika Hokusai. Two Rabbits, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu). The Art Institute of Chicago.