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狂月坊|A Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night

Kitagawa Utamaro

1789

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e 18th Century Genre Scene House Party Tree

Dominant colour

狂月坊|A Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night is a 1789 ink by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, depicting House, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?: 1789 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a quiet night scene with a group of people inside a wooden house. The roof has a tiled look, and the walls are open on one side, letting in a cool breeze. Outside, a big tree stands near the house, and in the distance, a few buildings sit by the water. The people inside seem relaxed, some standing, some sitting, all dressed in simple robes. The artist used soft colors and careful lines to show the peaceful mood. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.