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未月|The Seventh Month (Fumizuki), by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1865

未月|The Seventh Month (Fumizuki)

Suzuki Harunobu

1865

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

未月|The Seventh Month (Fumizuki) is a 1865 ink by Suzuki Harunobu, a Impressionism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Suzuki Harunobu
When & what style?
1865 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

A woman stands on a wooden balcony, dressed in a bright red-and-white striped kimono with a matching obi sash. She holds a folded fan in one hand, looking out toward a garden with trees and a few red lanterns hanging above. The sky is pale, and fluffy clouds float near the top of the image. The lanterns suggest this scene might be from a festival or celebration. The artist used soft colors and delicate lines to create a calm, everyday moment. Look up Suzuki Harunobu to see more prints like this one.

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