Nine Ōtsu-e Subjects

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Nine Ōtsu-e Subjects

Late 19th century

Suzuki Hyakunen , and his students (Japanese, 1825–1891)

Otsu-e (Otsu pictures) were named for the area near Miidera temple along Japan's eastern sea route, where they were first produced and sold during the seventeenth century. Local artisans painted such pictures, often with a touch of humor, as mementos for pilgrims to the temple. Religious themes and folk tales were the most frequent subjects, with categories such as beautiful women added to the repertoire in later centuries. The delightful grouping on this miniature handscroll is by the Kyoto artist Suzuki Hyakunen and some of his students.

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Object Details

Title:

Nine Ōtsu-e Subjects

Date:

Late 19th century

Artist:

Suzuki Hyakunen , and his students (Japanese, 1825–1891)

Medium:

Ink and color on paper; mounted as a miniature handscroll

Dimensions:

3 7/8 inches x 11 feet 3 1/2 inches (9.8 x 344.2 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Purchased with funds contributed by Andrea M. Baldeck, M.D. and William M. Hollis, Jr., 2005

Accession Number:

2005-129-1

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Meiji Period (1868-1912) Reign: Meiji Emperor (1868-1912)

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