Who painted 寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake?

寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake was painted by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai in 1810.

Where can I see 寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake?

寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake?

寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai , 1810

寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

寿司と酒|Sushi and New Year’s Sake is a woodblock print created by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai around 1810. It is a surimono print, made using ink and color on paper, in the kokonotsugiriban format.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a simple still life arrangement featuring sushi rolls and raw fish on a tray, accompanied by a decorative cup containing a clear liquid and a floating flower. The composition conveys a sense of serenity and refinement.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by its muted color palette, with the sushi and fish rendered in shades of white, pink, and black, while the cup features red, green, and white hues against a plain off-white background. The overall effect is one of understated elegance.

History & Provenance

The print is held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.