A Picture Book of Practice Sketches (Keiko ehon) 稽古絵本
The image depicts a drawing of an octopus in a book titled "A Picture Book of Practice Sketches" by Rinsai Ōkubo. The octopus has a large bulbous head with a pinkish hue and dark brown edges. Its eight tentacles are pinkish with orange suckers. The octopus has large eyes with black pupils and white highlights. The background of the drawing is a light beige color, resembling aged paper. The paper appears worn and torn at the edges. The drawing style is simple and childlike. The octopus is positioned on the left side of the image, with its tentacles extending to the right. The overall composition is straightforward and uncomplicated.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1870
- Medium:
- Bound volume of drawings; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 400 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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