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Print from Women Resting in the Votive Picture Hall at Asakusa is associated with Romanticism.

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Print from Women Resting in the Votive Picture Hall at Asakusa

Chôbunsai Eishi , 1794

Print from Women Resting in the Votive Picture Hall at Asakusa is a print by the Romanticist artist Chôbunsai Eishi. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1916.1150
Credit line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade

About this work

Overview

Print from Women Resting in the Votive Picture Hall at Asakusa is a work by Chōbunsai Eishi, created around 1794.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts four women in traditional Japanese attire strolling through a courtyard, surrounded by simple buildings, trees, and distant figures. Each woman carries an object, such as a fan, baskets, or scrolls, conveying a serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The print features bright colors, including green, orange, and white, set against muted tones, creating a visually appealing contrast. The composition is characterized by calmness, with no intense emotions or dramatic action.

History & Provenance

The print is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

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Artist

Chôbunsai Eishi

Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…