Ushi no Koku|青楼十二時 続 丑の刻|The Hour of the Ox (1 A.M.–3 A.M.)
1794
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1794
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a long, dark robe with bright orange sleeves and a matching underskirt. She’s standing sideways, holding a fan in one hand while the other rests on her hip. Her hair is styled neatly under a black hat, and she’s wearing simple sandals. Behind her, a screen with a floral pattern leans against the wall. The woman’s pose and the time marked on the print suggest she’s in the middle of the night. The artist used soft colors and careful lines to show her quiet moment. Look up Kitagawa Utamaro next to see more of his work.
