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よしわらの躰　揚屋町入り口|The Entrance to Ageya-machi, from the series Scenes in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei)

Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣

1682

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque Baroque

Dominant colour

よしわらの躰　揚屋町入り口|The Entrance to Ageya-machi, from the series Scenes in the Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara no tei) is a 1682 ink by Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣, a Baroque work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hishikawa Moronobu 菱川師宣
When & what style?: 1682 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a scene of people walking and standing in front of a building. The figures are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, and some are carrying objects such as baskets and swords. The building in the background has a sloping roof and a large doorway. In the foreground, there is a group of people gathered near the entrance of the building. One person is holding a basket, while another is carrying a sword. The atmosphere appears to be one of everyday life, with people going about their daily activities. The painting is a woodblock print, created using ink on paper. It is a good example of the Baroque style, which was popular during the 17th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has a large collection of Japanese art, including works by Hishikawa Moronobu.