Untitled (Two Rabbits, Pampas Grass, and Full Moon)

Untitled (Two Rabbits, Pampas Grass, and Full Moon) by Hiroshige
Artist
Hiroshige
Date
1849 - 1851
Style
Ukiyo-e
Genre
Animal painting
"Untitled (Two Rabbits, Pampas Grass, and Full Moon)" is a breathtaking piece of art, that exemplifies traditional Ukiyo-e style. The work encompasses the dramatic use of a full moon as a backdrop with two rabbits nestled in the pampas grass, which are distinct elements commonly found in animal painting. Done as a woodcut, the print highlights deftly carved features of the rabbits contrasting beautifully with the soft, feather-like texture of the pampas grass. The luminous moon lends an ethereal feel to the overall composition, making it an eloquent example of Japanese art.

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