Two Beauties on a Veranda
1803
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1803
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting depicts two women standing on a veranda, with one woman holding a large brown cloth. The woman on the left wears a dark-colored kimono with white dots, while the woman on the right wears a blue and white striped kimono. The background of the painting features a wall with a window and a view of the outside. The painting also includes a large section of Japanese writing on the left side, which appears to be a poem or story. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of elegance and refinement, with the two women depicted in a serene and peaceful setting. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up Santō Kyōden.
