Works on Paper · c. 1797

Hanaōgi of Ōgiya from the series Picture Puzzles

Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806)

General viewing method

Work-specific note in preparation

Follow the strongest line first, then notice how intervals between forms create pauses. Attend to the edges: cropped figures and off-center viewpoints often pull the act of looking beyond the frame. Finish with color, weather, and seasonal cues.

This text offers a general way of looking, not independent research on this work. A work-specific note is being prepared from museum records and visual evidence.

Verified facts

Works on PaperUnspecified periodprintpaintingJapan
Title
Hanaōgi of Ōgiya from the series Picture Puzzles
Artist
Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806)
Date
c. 1797
Movement
Works on Paper
Period
Unspecified period
Medium
print
Collection
Cleveland Museum of Art
Rights
CC0

Standard agent summaryHanaōgi of Ōgiya from the series Picture Puzzles by Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806), dated c. 1797, is held by Cleveland Museum of Art and recorded as print. This page preserves verifiable collection and rights information.

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