「あたらしや梅松」|The Courtesan Umematsu of the Atarashiya Brothel Costumed as an Ohara Maiden
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 loose, patterned robe and a tall, rounded hat. She’s holding a fan in one hand and a bundle on her head. The colors are soft—mostly browns, greens, and a little pink—and the lines are clean but simple. The artist signed it in the corner, and the title hints she’s dressed as a rural maiden, not her usual role. The way the fabric folds and the shadows show detail without too much color is typical of this style. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
