「籠細工 浪花細工人一田庄七郎」|Basketry Work: By the Craftsman Ichida Shōshichirō of Naniwa (Kagosaiku Naniwa saikujin Ichida Shōshichirō)
1819
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
About the artist
1819
ink
paper
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
「籠細工 浪花細工人一田庄七郎」|Basketry Work: By the Craftsman Ichida Shōshichirō of Naniwa (Kagosaiku Naniwa saikujin Ichida Shōshichirō) is a 1819 ink by Utagawa Kunisada, a Romanticism work, depicting Bird, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows a busy scene of birds and tools. A peacock with bright feathers stands left, while a colorful bird perches on a basket above. Other birds fly or sit near fans and woven items. The background has bold patterns and Japanese writing. The artist focused on everyday crafts, like basketry, which was a skilled job. The bright colors and detailed lines make the scene lively. Look up Utagawa Kunisada to see more of his work.
