Untitled
1827
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1827
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two women in a simple room. One stands holding a fan, dressed in a light robe with a dark sash. The other kneels, offering a bowl on a tray. The standing woman’s hair is styled high, and she wears a black headpiece. The kneeling woman has a red and gold robe with floral patterns. A colorful hanging scroll and a folded garment add detail to the background. The standing woman’s body is shown without clothing, which was unusual for this type of print. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, typical of Japanese woodblock prints. Next, look up Kikugawa Eizan to see more of his work.
