Ukiyo-e painter celebrated for dramatic nocturnal light effects.
Intimate
Vibrant
Labor & Domesticity
Fun fact
She was Hokusai's daughter and collaborator; scholars believe her hand is in works signed with his name.
How she made it
Ink and mineral pigment on silk and paper, with light and shade handled through graded washes rather than line, a Japanese take on chiaroscuro, alongside ukiyo-e woodblock designs cut and printed by collaborating craftsmen.
Work
Cherry trees at night (detail) by Katsushika Ōi, 江戸後期
