Artwork
Hagi and Chofu Tamagawa
Hagi and Chofu Tamagawa is a paint painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Katsukawa Shunzan. It dates from 1832 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Hagi and Chofu Tamagawa is a painting depicting a serene scene of women bathing outdoors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows three women in a natural setting: two in a shallow pool, one holding a baby, and a third standing outside the water with a fan. The relaxed poses and everyday activity suggest a quiet, ordinary moment.
Technique & Style
The artist employed clean, bold lines and flat areas of ink to create the scene, characteristic of a focus on everyday life.
Artist & collection
The Chidori Tama River and the Kôya Tama River
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