Artwork
Hata-ori|職人三十六歌仙|The Weaving Factory
Hata-ori|職人三十六歌仙|The Weaving Factory is an ink print by the Japonisme artist Katsushika Hokusai. It dates from 1802 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Hata-ori, or The Weaving Factory, is a woodblock print created by Katsushika Hokusai around 1802. It is a genre scene depicting everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows two women working together at a loom, one operating a shuttle and the other managing threads. The accompanying Japanese text likely provides context or identifies the figures.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by clean lines, flat colors, and a precise style. The women's clothing is rendered in soft colors and detailed patterns, while the loom is depicted with taut strings between wooden frames.
Artist & collection
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai spent his life in Edo, now Tokyo, where he drew and carved prints for a living.
