Flautist from The Cave Door of Spring

Totoya Hokkei

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print titled "Flautist from The Cave Door of Spring" by Totoya Hokkei. A man with long black hair wears a white kimono with a floral pattern, holding a flute. The man is positioned centrally, angled to the right. He has a serious expression, with his eyebrows furrowed and mouth downturned. The kimono has a large, flowing design with various patterns including white, orange, and brown floral motifs. The man holds the flute with both hands, with the instrument positioned across his body. Behind him, a red banner with white flowers and a gray smoke-like design is on the left. A vertical white rectangle with orange Japanese characters is on the right side. Another white rectangle with Japanese characters is at the bottom right. The background is a mix of gold, gray, and blue colors with some Japanese writing. The overall composition is dynamic, with the central figure and surrounding elements creating a sense of movement.