New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara), from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
New Yoshiwara (Shin Yoshiwara), from the series Famous Places in the Eastern Capital is a 1834 by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
You see a night scene with a man singing and a palanquin in the foreground. The scene is set in New Yoshiwara, a pleasure quarter in Edo. This area was known for its entertainment and nightlife, which is hinted at by the low rooflines in the background. Look up the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like this one use shadows to create depth.
