What movement is Takigawa of Ōgiya, from the series Beauties as the Seven Komachi?

Takigawa of Ōgiya, from the series Beauties as the Seven Komachi is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

Takigawa of Ōgiya, from the series Beauties as the Seven Komachi

Utagawa Toyokuni I , 1795

Takigawa of Ōgiya, from the series Beauties as the Seven Komachi is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Toyokuni I. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This print is part of a series of seven depicting entertainers inspired by the legend of Ono no Komachi, a 9th-century poet.

Accession no.: 1985.356
Credit line: The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a series of seven depicting entertainers inspired by the legend of Ono no Komachi, a 9th-century poet.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows Takigawa, an entertainer from Ōgiya, gazing at a scroll featuring Komachi in a snowy scene, referencing a scene from the play The Gravestone.

Technique & Style

The artist employed bright colors and sharp lines to create a detailed image, with the subject wearing a red kimono and surrounded by a hanging scroll.

Context

The series draws on seven plays based on legends from Komachi's life, using these narratives as inspiration for the depiction of various entertainers.