Drinking a Cup of Wine Before Retiring for Bed (From an Untitled Series)

1764

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Drinking a Cup of Wine Before Retiring for Bed (From an Untitled Series) is a 1764 by Suzuki Harunobu, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Suzuki Harunobu
When & what style?: 1764 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows four people in a cozy room, doing quiet nighttime things. Two women sit by a low table, one holding a fan while the other pours tea. A man in a hat leans against a wall, and a child stands nearby with a tray. Outside the windows, you can see trees and a moonlit sky. Notice how the artist used soft, flat colors and clean lines to show the scene. The light comes from a single lamp, casting gentle shadows. Check out the work of Suzuki Harunobu next to see more of his style.