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Man and Woman, by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1780

Man and Woman

Kitagawa Utamaro

1780

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Man and Woman 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 painting depicts a man and woman in a tender moment. The man is holding a flute to his lips, while the woman stands beside him, her head tilted slightly towards him. The man wears a black kimono with a white emblem on the back, while the woman's kimono features a pattern of circles in various shades of gray and pink. The background of the painting is a warm beige color. The man's gentle expression and the woman's subtle smile suggest a sense of intimacy and connection between the two figures. The use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes adds to the overall sense of serenity and calm in the painting. The delicate lines and subtle color palette of this painting are reminiscent of the work of artist Kitagawa Utamaro.

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