Yôrô no kôfu
ca. 1820 - ca. 1830
Medium
nishikie, with metallic pigments and blindprinting
Dimensions
180; 205
About this artwork
height 205 mm x width 180 mm
Art Historical Context
"Yôrô no kôfu" is a delicate woodblock print created by the Japanese artist Karyôsai Hokuga around 1820–1830, during the late Edo period. Measuring just 205 mm high by 180 mm wide, this compact work exemplifies the intimate scale of many ukiyo-e prints, designed for personal appreciation rather than grand display. While specific subject details are scarce, the title evokes poetic imagery—possibly alluding to the famed Yôrô Falls or themes of labor and nature in Japanese folklore—inviting viewers to ponder its serene, evocative narrative. Rendered in *nishikie* (brocade prints), Hokuga's piece...