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風流六玉川紀伊高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii was painted by Utamaro II in 1806.

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風流六玉川紀伊高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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風流六玉川紀伊高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

風流六玉川紀伊高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii

Utamaro II , 1806

風流六玉川紀伊高野の玉川|The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Utamaro II. It dates from 1806 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Accession no.: JP1000
Credit line: Gift of Estate of Samuel Isham, 1914

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, titled 'The Kōya no Tamagawa, Province of Kii', was created by Utamaro II around 1806. It is a representation of a serene natural setting, executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in traditional attire strolling along a meandering stream, one carrying a parasol and the other a fan. The scene is set against a backdrop of hills, a temple, and a bridge, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

The artist employs simple, expressive lines to convey movement in the figures' robes and the water. The use of soft browns and greens in the background contributes to the overall peaceful ambiance of the scene.

Context

This work is characteristic of a style that emphasizes emotion and beauty in everyday life, a focus also seen in Romanticism.