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Usuyuki: The Kogo Scene (Usuyuki Kogo no dan), from the series "Famous Scenes from... c. 1705/06. Creator: Okumura Masanobu. Usuyuki: The Kogo Scene (Usuyuki Kogo no dan), from the series "Famous Scenes from... c. 1705/06
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Usuyuki: The Kogo Scene (Usuyuki Kogo no dan), from the series "Famous Scenes from... c. 1705/06. Creator: Okumura Masanobu. Usuyuki: The Kogo Scene (Usuyuki Kogo no dan), from the series "Famous Scenes from... c. 1705/06
Usuyuki: The Kogo Scene (Usuyuki Kogo no dan), from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake)", c. 1705/06
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Usuyuki: The Kogo Scene" is a captivating woodblock print from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays" created by the renowned artist Okumura Masanobu in the early 18th century. The print, which dates back to around 1705/06, showcases three men in traditional Japanese attire standing before a torii gate in a serene garden setting. At the center of the composition is a rider on horseback, dressed in a formal kimono and wearing a tall, wide-brimmed hat. He is identified as Genpachi, a character from the Usuyuki puppet play, a popular form of entertainment during the Edo period in Japan. The print's title, "Usuyuki Kogo no dan," refers to this scene from the play. The two men accompanying Genpachi are also dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, with one wearing a simple kimono and the other wearing a more elaborate, layered outfit. The men's apparel, which includes obi sashes and various accessories, showcases the intricacies and diversity of Japanese fashion during this time. The print's black and white composition, created through the sumizuri-e (sumi ink monochrome) technique, adds to its overall elegance and timeless quality. The attention to detail in the clothing, the horses, and the garden setting is a testament to the artistic skill and dedication of Okumura Masanobu and the Torii school of woodblock printing. Today, this exquisite work of art can be found in the collections of prestigious institutions, such as the Art Institute of Chicago, where it is cherished as an important piece of Asian art and a valuable representation of Japanese cultural heritage.
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