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Handscroll of Ten Homoerotic (Nanshoku) Scenes

Miyagawa Chōshun

1716

unspecified

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ukiyo-e 18th Century

Dominant colour

Handscroll of Ten Homoerotic (Nanshoku) Scenes is a 1716 unspecified by Miyagawa Chōshun, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Miyagawa Chōshun
When & what style?: 1716 · Ukiyo-e
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a tender moment between two individuals, one dressed in a brown robe and the other in a green kimono adorned with white flowers. The person in the brown robe sits on a low stool, while the other lies on their side, with their head resting on the first person's lap. The scene is set against a warm, golden background. A few small objects are scattered on the floor, including what appears to be a red cloth, a small dish, and a few other items that are difficult to discern. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The artist who created this beautiful piece is Miyagawa Chōshun.