Tiger in a Cage
7th month, 1860
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Image: 14 x 9 1/2 in. (35.6 x 24.1 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of William S. Lieberman, 2005
Accession Number
2007.49.244
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Art Historical Context
In the vibrant tradition of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, *Tiger in a Cage* by Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo captures the late Edo period's fascination with the natural world. Created in the 7th month of 1860, this ink and color print on paper measures 14 x 9½ inches and exemplifies the technical mastery of Japanese printmakers. Yoshitoyo, a pupil influenced by the likes of Hiroshige II, specialized in dynamic depictions of animals and warriors, blending bold lines with subtle color gradients achieved through multiple carved woodblocks and precise hand-rubbing. The artwork's title evokes a sense of conf...
About the Artist
Ichiryūsai Yoshitoyo · 1830–1866
Japanese, 1830–1866