『雛形若菜の初模様 扇屋内 からうた』|The Courtesan Karauta of the Ōgiya Brothel, from the series “A Pattern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (“Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyō”)
1778
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1778
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows three women in long robes and tall hairpieces, walking side by side. The woman in the center wears a wide, flowing skirt with orange and black patterns, while the other two have simpler, darker outfits. Their faces are calm, and each holds a fan or scroll. The central figure’s robe looks almost three-dimensional, with layers of fabric and subtle shading. The artist used soft colors—mostly browns, greens, and reds—without harsh lines. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
