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Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties)

Torii Kiyonaga , 1781

Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties), by Torii Kiyonaga, 1781
Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties), by Torii Kiyonaga, 1781

Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties) is a print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1781 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1956.748
Credit line
The Fanny Tewksbury King Collection

About this work

Overview

Three Women is a print by Torii Kiyonaga, created in 1781, and is part of the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women in traditional Japanese attire, engaged in conversation or an activity, in a room with a wooden floor and a low table. The women's clothing and the serene atmosphere evoke a sense of everyday elegance.

Technique & Style

The print features muted colors, with a palette dominated by shades of black, white, gray, and pink. The composition includes a window with a view of a tree and a building outside, adding depth to the scene.

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Artist & collection

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Who painted Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties)?

Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties) was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1781.

Where can I see Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties)?

Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties)?

Three Women (from the series A Brief Collection of Japanese Beauties) is associated with Romanticism.

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