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喜多川歌麿画御所車見立て行列|Courtesans Imitating a Court Procession

Kitagawa Utamaro

1806

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e Early 19th Century Genre Scene Bow and Arrow Crowd

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喜多川歌麿画御所車見立て行列|Courtesans Imitating a Court Procession is a 1806 ink by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, depicting Bow and Arrow, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?: 1806 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a lively group of women in colorful robes and tall hats, walking in a line. Some carry umbrellas, fans, or musical instruments. A few hold a bow and arrow, and one woman is holding a large wheel. The background has a building with a window and a smaller figure inside, while the ground looks like it’s moving or wavy. The women’s outfits are detailed, with bright pinks, greens, and golds. Their faces are calm and expressive, even though they’re in a busy scene. The artist used soft lines and gentle shading to make everything look smooth. If you like this, check out Kitagawa Utamaro.