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青楼美人　六花撰　扇屋内花扇|A Courtesan with Wisteria on the Background

Utamaro II

1723

ink

paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Baroque 18th Century Floral Flower

Dominant colour

青楼美人　六花撰　扇屋内花扇|A Courtesan with Wisteria on the Background is a 1723 ink by Utamaro II, a Baroque work, depicting Flower, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Utamaro II
When & what style?: 1723 · Baroque
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows a woman in a brightly colored kimono, holding a fan decorated with flowers. Her hair is styled with a tall, golden comb, and she wears a loose robe with floral patterns. Behind her, green leaves and wisteria flowers add a natural touch. The woman’s fan and kimono both feature detailed flower designs, which might be wisteria. This style of print was made using woodblock printing, a traditional Japanese method. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create shading with lines.