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Oxherd from Ōkyo Picture Book

Maruyama Ōkyo

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts an open book with a drawing on the left page. The book's pages are yellowed and worn, featuring darker edges. The drawing features a young boy crouched on the ground, wearing a robe and no shoes. He has short black hair and is positioned in front of a large ox. The ox is mostly black with some white markings on its face and stomach. The background of the drawing consists of a hill or mound behind the boy and ox, rendered in gray shading. The overall scene is simple yet detailed, showcasing the artist's work.

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900 × 690 px
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