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百人一首　僧正遍昭|Poem by Henjō Sojō

Suzuki Harunobu

1766

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e 18th Century

Dominant colour

百人一首　僧正遍昭|Poem by Henjō Sojō is a 1766 ink by Suzuki Harunobu, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Suzuki Harunobu
When & what style?: 1766 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows two people in traditional Japanese clothing. The person on the left is sitting on a bench, working with a tool. The person on the right is standing, holding a large basket. They are in a room with a window and a plant. The painting has a soft, romantic quality to it. The colors are muted, and the lines are gentle. It's a peaceful scene. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of Suzuki Harunobu.