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Making Love

Kitagawa Utamaro

1780

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Making Love is a 1780 by Kitagawa Utamaro, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Kitagawa Utamaro
When & what style?: 1780 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This picture shows two people in a cozy, dim space. One person is leaning back, wearing a red-and-brown robe with a checkered sleeve. The other is resting their head on their hand, looking tired. The background is simple, with a few soft lines and no extra details. The person in the robe has a fan in their other hand. Their hair is styled neatly, and they’re wearing an earring. The colors are muted, with warm browns and soft reds standing out. If you like this style, look up Kitagawa Utamaro next.