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The Monkey Bridge, early 1830s. Creator: Katsushika Taito II (Japanese, active c. 1810-50s)
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The Monkey Bridge, early 1830s. Creator: Katsushika Taito II (Japanese, active c. 1810-50s)
The Monkey Bridge, early 1830s. Taito II, who studied with Hokusai, created this image of the Monkey Bridge in Kai Province, west of Tokyo. By depicting the moon beneath the narrow bridge, he emphasized the height of the gorge. Before it was given to the museum by one of its founders, Jeptha H. Wade, this print was trimmed. Uncut versions of the same scene include a section with a poetic inscription designed to look like a rubbing from a stone stele, or commemorative marker, often erected in scenic locations. Ink was also applied differently to produce varying effects in other impressions
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1615 1868 Katsushika Taito Ii Colour Woodblock Print
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The Monkey Bridge, early 1830s
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is a captivating print created by Katsushika Taito II, an accomplished Japanese artist who studied under the renowned Hokusai. This image showcases the Monkey Bridge located in Kai Province, just west of Tokyo. Taito II skillfully portrays the moon shining beneath the narrow bridge, cleverly emphasizing the breathtaking height of the gorge. Originally owned by Jeptha H. Wade, one of the founders of The Cleveland Museum of Art where it now resides, this print has undergone some alterations as it was trimmed before being donated. Uncut versions of this scene feature a poetic inscription that mimics a rubbing from a stone stele - a commemorative marker commonly found in scenic locations. During Japan's Edo period (1615-1868), color woodblock prints like this were highly prized for their artistic and cultural significance. Taito II's masterful technique involved applying ink differently to create various effects in other impressions. This particular artwork represents an important part of Japan's heritage and serves as a testament to Taito II's talent and influence within Japanese art history. Its presence at The Cleveland Museum of Art allows visitors to appreciate its beauty and gain insight into traditional Japanese aesthetics during this remarkable era.
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