Dragon Rising to the Heavens
1897
About this artwork
This ukiyo-e woodblock print depicts a dragon ascending into dark, swirling clouds in front of a looming Mount Fuji. It is from the series 'Moonlight Views' (Tsuki no hyakushi).
Did you know?
This print is part of Ogata Gekko's famous series 'One Hundred Views of the Moon'. In Japanese folklore, dragons are often associated with water and rain, making their ascension towards the heavens a powerful symbol of rising potential and divine connection.
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Dragon Rising to the Heavens
Gekkō Ogata, 1897
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