Woman Representing Good Fortune
1780
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1780
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows two people in stylized Japanese clothing. The woman on the left wears a tall black hat with a fan and holds a fan in her hand. Her outfit has green and gold patterns, and she carries a long staff. The man on the right has a black hat with a single curl of hair, a red sash, and a black robe with white stripes. Notice how the artist uses bold black outlines and flat colors to create a striking contrast. The woman’s fan and the man’s serious expression add a sense of drama. Check out more works by Kitagawa Utamaro.
