Two Rabbits, from The Picture Book of Realistic Paintings of Hokusai (Hokusai shashin gafu)
Details
- Palette
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- 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
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Animals Both · 100%
Two rabbits are clearly visible in the image, and the catalog title identifies the work as Two Rabbits.
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Figure from the Back (Rückenfigur) Visual · 98%
The larger central rabbit is shown from behind, with its rear and hind legs prominent and its head turned toward the right.
Visual Qualities
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Contour Line Visual · 98%
Controlled outlines and short directional marks define the rabbits’ silhouettes, anatomy, fur, ears, paws, and claws.
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Highly Detailed Visual · 94%
Numerous small, deliberate marks articulate fur, facial features, whiskers, claws, and pebble-like ground details.
Medium and Techniques
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Prints Metadata · 100%
The catalog classifies the object as a color woodblock print and album sheet.
Time Periods
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19th Century Art Metadata · 98%
The catalog dates the work to circa 1814, placing it in the nineteenth century.
Geographic Regions
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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.