Wooden Horse

Wooden Horse by Katsushika Hokusai
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai
Date
c.1822
Style
Ukiyo-e
Genre
Still life
Location
Brooklyn Museum
The painting titled Wooden Horse exemplifies the intricate craftsmanship of traditional Ukiyo-e prints, blending elements of still life with vivid storytelling. Its detailed Woodcut technique captures a scene layered with cultural symbolism, possibly referencing the Japanese folk belief of kitsune no yomeiri. This phenomenon, associated with foxes and supernatural events, often appears as atmospheric ghost lights or sunshowers in legends. The artwork’s evocative imagery and mythic undertones evoke a sense of the mysterious, illustrating how folklore and nature intertwine in traditional Japanese art.

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