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Okabe: the story of the cat stone, 1845 (woodblock print)
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Okabe: the story of the cat stone, 1845 (woodblock print)
7394128 Okabe: the story of the cat stone, 1845 (woodblock print) by Kuniyoshi, Ichiyusai (1797-1861); 55.6x40.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Associated person(s): Kuniyoshi Utagawa (1797 - 1861)
Kyūbei Ibaya (c. 1804 - 1869)
Display: woodblock print, Material: paper, Technique: colour woodcut
Dimensions: h x w: mount 55.6 x 40.2 cm
Associated place(s): subject: Asia, Japan, Okabe.); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 32103252
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
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Okabe - The Story of the Cat Stone, 1845
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is a captivating woodblock print by Kuniyoshi Ichiyusai that tells a tale steeped in Japanese folklore. This mesmerizing artwork, housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, transports viewers to ancient Asia. The print depicts a scene from Okabe, Japan, where danger lurks amidst its mystical atmosphere. A stone cat statue stands as the focal point of this composition—a symbol of both fascination and trepidation. With its piercing eyes and enigmatic aura, it evokes an unsettling sense of risk and uncertainty. Intriguingly, a ghostly figure hovers nearby—a fantastic creature returning from beyond the realm of the living. This mythical presence adds an air of mystery to the narrative unfolding within this artwork. A woman appears in the foreground—her delicate features contrasting with her surroundings. She embodies femininity and grace while being caught up in this otherworldly encounter. Legends and myths intertwine as she navigates through a world plagued by curses and ill fate. Kuniyoshi's masterful use of color woodcut technique brings life to every detail—the vibrant hues enhancing each element's significance within this haunting tableau. "Okabe: The Story of the Cat Stone" invites us into a realm where reality merges with fantasy—an exploration that leaves us captivated by its beauty yet wary of what lies beneath its surface.
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