Katsushika Ōi
Katsushika Ōi was a Japanese artist from the Edo period. She is best known for her contributions to the ukiyo-e genre, a woodblock printing style that gained popularity during the Edo period, primarily depicting scenes of everyday life, landscapes, kabuki actors, and beautiful women. She was a daughter of Hokusai from his second wife. Her father recognized her artistic potential from a young age and encouraged her to pursue her artistic aspirations.
Her father greatly influenced Ōi's artistic style, and she often collaborated with him on various projects, sometimes signing her works with her own name and other times using her father's name. She also adopted the art name Tatsujo to distinguish her work further.
While Katsushika Ōi's contributions to the ukiyo-e tradition were significant, her work was often overshadowed by her father's immense fame. Nevertheless, her art was characterized by its delicate brushwork and attention to detail, which showcased her talent and dedication to the craft. Today her work continues to be appreciated and celebrated by art enthusiasts and historians.
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