Bunraku Puppetry from the series Competition of Precious Children Proud of their Arts, Among Seven Scrolls
1805
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1805
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a scene of three people in traditional Japanese clothing. The person on the left is holding a flower and has long black hair. The person in the middle is sitting on a low platform and has a bowl in their lap. The person on the right is standing and has a fan in their hand. They are all wearing kimonos with floral patterns. The painting is done in muted colors, with shades of brown and beige dominating the scene. The people are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
