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Crabs and Peonies

Itō Jakuchū

1749

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ukiyo-e 18th Century

Dominant colour

Crabs and Peonies is a 1749 unspecified by Itō Jakuchū, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Itō Jakuchū
When & what style?: 1749 · Ukiyo-e
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a painting of crabs and peonies on a gold background. The painting is in a dark brown frame and is displayed on a stand. The crabs are in the bottom left corner, and the peonies are in the top right corner. The peonies are depicted in a light brown color, while the crabs are dark brown. The painting has a simple yet elegant style, with bold brushstrokes and a focus on the natural world. The use of gold as the background adds a sense of luxury and sophistication to the piece. To learn more about the artist behind this painting, look up Itō Jakuchū.