Artwork
Lady Iga 伊賀局図 (Iga no tsubone zu)
Lady Iga 伊賀局図 (Iga no tsubone zu) is an unspecified painting by Kikuchi Yōsai. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Lady Iga is a painting created by Kikuchi Yōsai in 1864, currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman, identified as Lady Iga, standing on a wooden bridge, gazing out at the viewer. She is dressed in a long kimono adorned with intricate designs and holds a fan.
Technique & Style
The work features a prominent figure set against a landscape background with mountains and trees, emphasizing the subject's relaxed pose and detailed attire.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kikuchi Yōsai lived in old Tokyo when it was still called Edo. He grew up during a time of samurai, tea houses, and long nights under lantern light. Yōsai wasn’t interested in color; he spent decades drawing faces with…
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