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百人一首　素性法師|Poem by the Monk Sosei (act. 850-97)

Suzuki Harunobu

1768

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism Ukiyo-e 18th Century Tree

Dominant colour

百人一首　素性法師|Poem by the Monk Sosei (act. 850-97) is a 1768 ink by Suzuki Harunobu, a Romanticism work, depicting Tree, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Suzuki Harunobu
When & what style?: 1768 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

Two people in colorful robes walk side by side under a black umbrella. The person on the left holds a fan, while the one on the right carries a small box. Behind them, a cherry tree blooms with pale pink flowers, and a distant landscape shows a bridge, buildings, and misty hills. The print mixes flat colors with raised textures—like the umbrella’s pattern—that catch the light. The text at the top is Japanese poetry, but the scene feels calm and everyday. Next, check out the technique: cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.