青楼歌舞妓やつし画尽 十番続|The Oiran Yoyogiku of Matsubaya Standing under a Cherry Tree
1780
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1780
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in a kimono standing under a blooming tree. She's looking down, and her hand is on her face. There's another woman kneeling next to her, holding a tray. A man in a black robe is standing behind them, holding an umbrella. The colors are soft and muted, with shades of brown and gray. The woman's kimono has a floral pattern, and the tree's branches are full of blossoms. The background is a light beige color. The woman's expression is calm and serene, and the scene feels peaceful. The painting is a beautiful example of Japanese art. To learn more about the style of this painting, look up the Romanticism movement.
