Ginko

GINKO (active between 1874 and 1897).
"Katsuyama releasing his pet bird".
Sheet belonging to Ginko's "Brief Illustrated History of Greater Japan" series, which includes wonderful depictions of mythical and historical figures of Japan. A neat design of fine line and beautifully depicted scenery.
Ginko's original Japanese woodblock print.
This print was exhibited at the exhibition "Bonsai. The feeling of nature" organized by the Museum of Zaragoza from October 19 to November 28, 2021.
Measurements: 17,2 x 23,7 cm.

This work depicts the famous courtesan Katsuyama, who became a tayuu (high-ranking courtesan) in the Yoshiwara district of Tokyo in 1646 and achieved celebrity status in 1653, due to her innovative style, releasing her pet bird.

Adachi Gink? was a Japanese artist known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school. He produced yakusha-e (portraits of actors), as well as for his senso-e (war prints). He studied with the Western-style painter Horyu Goseda before turning to woodcut and the Utagawa school in the 1870s. He completed his first etching in 1873 and continued to produce new designs in a wide variety of genres until 1908. During the Sino-Japanese War (1894-1895), Ginko worked as a war correspondent, creating scenes from the front in triptych format for an enthusiastic audience at home.