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Kitagawa Utamaro

1796

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This Japanese woodblock print features two women and a cat. The woman on the left wears a flowing kimono, her hair styled in an updo adorned with a ribbon. She stands in front of a screen, her gaze directed downward. The woman on the right sits on the floor, also dressed in a kimono, her attention focused on the cat. The cat, with a black tail and ears, sits on the floor, its eyes closed. The background is a simple, muted color. The print's use of bold lines and muted colors creates a sense of serenity, drawing the viewer's attention to the quiet interaction between the women and the cat. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate designs on the kimonos and the delicate features of the women's faces. For more works like this, explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and beauty in art.

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