284

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2760

Art Historical Context

Kobayashi Kiyochika1847–1915), a master of late ukiyo-e printmaking, created this work titled *284* between 1880 and 1882. Rendered in *nishiki-e*—the vibrant "brocade prints" prized for their rich, multi-layered colors achieved through intricate woodblock techniques—this piece exemplifies the final flourishing of traditional Japanese woodcut artistry amid Japan's rapid Meiji-era modernization. Measuring a modest 231 mm high by 336 mm wide, it captures the era's blend of old and new, where artists like Kiyochika innovated with subtle shading and atmospheric effects, often evoking moody landsca...

About the Artist

Kobayashi Kiyochika · 1847–1915

Japanese, 1847–1915