1800
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
「扇屋昼見世畧」|Interior of the House called Ōgiya is a 1800 ink by Chōkōsai Eishō, a Romanticism work, depicting Interior, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting shows three women in a bright, patterned room. They’re dressed in flowing robes with bold colors—black, pink, and gold—and their hair is styled in tall, ornate buns. Two women sit on the floor, one holding a fan, while the third stands nearby with a fan too. A peacock with fancy feathers spreads its wings in the background, and the walls are covered in swirling designs. The room looks like a mix of luxury and everyday life, with rich fabrics and simple objects like a fan and a cushion. The artist used sharp lines and bold colors to make everything stand out. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.
Chōkōsai Eishō (鳥高斎 栄昌, fl. 1790s) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He also used the name Shōeidō (昌栄堂). Eishō's personal details are unknown. His works that remain show a practised skill, so it is likely that they…
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