Who painted 江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana?

江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1790.

Where can I see 江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana?

江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana?

江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1790

江戸の園花合東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1790 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Azumaya no Hana is a woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, created around 1790. It is part of a series titled Flower Contests of Edo Gardens.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women in a garden pavilion, adjusting their hair ornaments, including a kanzashi and a comb, reflected in a mirror. The scene is paired with peonies, linking the women to the seasonal blooms.

Technique & Style

Utamaro's attention to detail is evident in the delicate rendering of the tiny kanzashi. The print showcases his skill in capturing quiet, intimate moments of women's daily lives.

Context

The Flower Contests of Edo Gardens series explores the connection between women and nature, with each scene featuring a different seasonal flower.