1839
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
百人一首 姥か恵と起 大中臣能宣朝臣|Poem by Ōnakatomi no Yoshinobu Ason, from the series One Hundred Poems Explained by the Nurse (Hyakunin isshu uba ga etoki) is a 1839 ink by Katsushika Hokusai, a Japonisme work, depicting Human Figure, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a scene with several figures in the foreground and background. The main focus is on a group of people gathered near a building, with one figure standing out in the center. In the background, there are more people and a tree visible. The painting features a mix of colors, including blues, greens, and browns, which are used to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. The overall mood of the painting appears to be one of calmness and serenity. The painting is a woodblock print, ink, and color on paper, created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1839. It is part of the Romanticism movement and is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The artist, Katsushika Hokusai, is known for his beautiful and detailed works, and this painting is a great example of his skill.
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
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