Image

Okumura Masanobu

Falcon tethered to perch, 1710's

Description

Maker

Title

Falcon tethered to perch

Year

1710's

Medium

Monochrome woodblock print

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Supports

Dimensions

Sheet: 41.6 x 29.8 cm (16 3/8 x 11 3/4 inches) oban tate-e; Mat size: D

Signature / Inscription / Marks

sealed | Masanobu

Place

Japan; Tokyo

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.

Object Number

34.443

Projects & Publications

Publications

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Samurai At Leisure

November 26, 2019 - May 24, 2020

In this monochromatic print, Okumura Masanobu highlights the different textures and patterns of the feathers of a falcon tethered to a perch. Illustrated books about hawking and falconry with detailed descriptions of each species’ features and characteristics were abundant in the Edo period, as were portrait paintings of treasured
specimens. Capitalizing on the popularity of the sport, Masanobu likely drew on these prototypes in creating this depiction.

Black on White

December 8, 2000 - March 4, 2001

The hawk usually symbolizes martial strength, but here the tethers restraining it may indicate a diminution or restraint of such power.

Use

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