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玉花子栄茂図|Gyoku-kashi Eimo Preparing Calligraphy Offerings

Torii Kiyonaga

1782

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Calligraphy Writing

Dominant colour

玉花子栄茂図|Gyoku-kashi Eimo Preparing Calligraphy Offerings is a 1782 ink by Torii Kiyonaga, a Romanticism work, depicting Calligraphy, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Torii Kiyonaga
When & what style?: 1782 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts three women engaged in various activities. The woman on the right stands, holding a tray with a bowl and a brush. In the foreground, two women are seated on the floor, one writing with a brush and the other looking up at the standing woman. The scene is set against a backdrop of papers and scrolls, with Japanese characters written on them. The colors used are muted, with shades of green, brown, and yellow dominating the palette. The artist's use of bold lines and simple shapes creates a sense of elegance and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style and technique, you might want to explore the work of Torii Kiyonaga.