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「美南見十二候」 五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō)

Torii Kiyonaga , 1784

「美南見十二候」　五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō), by Torii Kiyonaga, ink, 1784
「美南見十二候」　五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō), by Torii Kiyonaga, ink, 1784

「美南見十二候」 五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.
JP1724
Credit line
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, 'The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District,' was created by Torii Kiyonaga in 1784. It is a diptych's left sheet, printed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women in vibrant, patterned clothing strolling outdoors, each engaged in a different activity. Their elegant poses and attire are highlighted against a simple background, suggesting a serene scene within a pleasure district.

Technique & Style

Kiyonaga employed clean lines and flat colors to achieve a fresh and lively effect, characteristic of his style. The bold, swirling designs on the women's robes add to the overall visual appeal.

History & Provenance

The print is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as part of its collection.

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「美南見十二候」　五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō) was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1784.

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「美南見十二候」　五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō) is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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「美南見十二候」　五月 |The Fifth Month, from the series Twelve Months in the Southern Pleasure District (Minami jūni kō) is associated with Romanticism.