『雛形若菜初模様 玉や内 しら玉』|The Courtesan Shiratama of the Tamaya Brothel, from the series “A Pat-tern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (“Hinagata wakana 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 colorful kimonos. The woman on the left wears a wide-sleeved robe with orange and cream patterns, including flowers and leaves. The woman in the middle holds a fan and has a simpler outfit with pink and white. The woman on the right wears a red-and-black checkered kimono. All three have their hair styled in traditional buns, and they’re posed close together. The artist used bold colors and simple shapes to show the fabrics and details. Notice how the lines in the kimonos create texture without too much shading. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.
