Fond of Things from the series Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today's World

1794

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Cityscape Breastfeeding

Dominant colour

Fond of Things from the series Eight Views of Favorite Things of Today's World is a 1794 by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, depicting Breastfeeding, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?: 1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman surrounded by everyday objects. She's holding a fan and looking at something outside the scene. The interesting thing about this work is that it gives us a glimpse into daily life in Japan during the Edo period, and the way it's composed suggests a quiet, intimate moment. You can learn more about this time and place by exploring the subject: japan, edo period (1615–1868).