Untitled

Untitled

Suzuki Harunobu

1763

ink

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman in a long, flowing robe, holding a tall flute. She’s standing near a fence covered in pale pink flowers. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she’s wearing a simple black headpiece. The background is mostly empty, letting her and the flowers stand out. The way the artist painted the flowers and her robe uses soft, blended colors—no harsh lines. This print was made by cutting woodblocks for each color, layering them carefully. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build up tones with lines.

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