Woman Performing the Tea Ceremony
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1820
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman in traditional Japanese clothing sits on the floor, preparing tea. She holds a whisk in one hand and a small bowl in the other. A black tray in front of her holds a round cake-like item, a cup, and a few tools. Behind her, a branch with green leaves and white flowers hangs down. The painting shows a quiet moment of daily life, focusing on small details like the tea tools and the woman’s focused expression. This kind of scene was common in Japanese art of the time. Look up Kikukawa Eizan to see more works by this artist.
