Haze on a Clear Day at Stone Bridge (From the series Eight Elegant Views of Chanted Accompanimnets for Kabuki Plays)
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Two women in flowing robes kneel on a soft mat, their backs to us. One holds a fan, the other a scroll, while a small tray with cups sits nearby. Bright colors—black, gold, and green—stand out against the pale background, and the women’s hair is styled in elegant upsweeps with combs. The woman on the right wears a robe with a checkered sleeve and a floral pattern. Behind them, a fan unfurls with a pink flower and green leaves, adding a splash of color to the scene. This kind of detailed, colorful print is typical of Japanese woodblock art. Check out Kikukawa Eizan.
