歌川国貞画 「籠細工 浪花細工人 一田庄七郎」|Basketry Work: By the Craftsman Ichida Shōshichirō of Naniwa (Kagozaiku Naniwa saikunin Ichida Shōshichirō)
1819
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1819
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print is packed with bright colors and busy scenes. A man in fancy robes sits front and center, holding a fan and a staff. Around him, a rooster, peacock, deer, and other animals are scattered across a green, patterned background. Tiny figures in costume perform or dance, while a cat watches from the side. The title hints this shows a craftsman named Ichida Shōshichirō, known for basket-making in Osaka. The mix of people, animals, and bold colors suggests a lively, almost theatrical moment. Next, check out Utagawa Kunisada to see more of his work.
