Women by a Palanquin (from the series Chinese and Japanese Poems by Seven Year Old Girls of Recent Times)
1794
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1794
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows two women in a quiet moment. One sits on a palanquin (a wooden carrying chair), holding its pole while wearing a loose, patterned robe and a wide-brimmed hat. The other woman kneels beside her, holding a fan and looking down. Both have simple, elegant clothes with soft colors—pinks, greens, and blacks—and delicate floral patterns on their sleeves. The woman on the palanquin has a calm, slightly tired expression, while the other seems focused on something small in her hand. There’s a mix of bold lines and gentle shading in the print, giving it a smooth, polished look. Next, check out Kitagawa Utamaro to see more of his work.
