三囲神社の御開帳|Display of Treasures at Mimeguri Shrine (Mimeguri jinja no onkaichō)
1799
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1799
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
三囲神社の御開帳|Display of Treasures at Mimeguri Shrine (Mimeguri jinja no onkaichō) is a 1799 ink by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, depicting Tree, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a group of women in long robes and hats walking outdoors. Some hold fans or parasols. A few are carrying babies or small kids. Trees line the path, and there’s a fence in the background. The colors are soft—mostly browns, blacks, and light blues. Look closer at the faces: the artist paid extra attention to their expressions. The women seem calm but busy, like they’re heading to an event. Next, check out Kitagawa Utamaro—he made many prints like this.
