Artwork
喜多川歌麿画 「名取酒六家選 兵庫屋華妻 坂上の剣菱」|"Hanazuma of Hyōgoya, Kenbishi of Sakagami” from the series The Peers of Saké Likened to Select Denizens of Six Houses (Natori zake rokkasen: Hyōgoya Hanazuma, Sakagami no Kenbishi)
喜多川歌麿画 「名取酒六家選 兵庫屋華妻 坂上の剣菱」|"Hanazuma of Hyōgoya, Kenbishi of Sakagami” from the series The Peers of Saké Likened to Select Denizens of Six Houses (Natori zake rokkasen: Hyōgoya Hanazuma, Sakagami no Kenbishi) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, created around 1794 by Kitagawa Utamaro, is part of a series likening renowned sake brands to esteemed figures. It is a representation of 'Hanazuma of Hyōgoya' and is currently held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene woman in a kimono, seated against a wall with a basket of flowers beside her. She holds an object, possibly a fan. The image embodies elegance and refinement, with the subject's poised demeanor and intricate kimono patterns.
Technique & Style
Utamaro's use of color and composition achieves a harmonious balance, guiding the viewer's attention to the subject's face and the flowers. The print features a predominantly light yellow background, with a red floor and white wall, showcasing the artist's skill in creating a visually appealing arrangement.
Artist & collection
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実競色乃美名家見 三浦屋小紫 白井権八|The Lovers Miura-ya Komurasaki and Shirai Gonpachi.
行水|Bathtime (Gyōzui)
名君 閨中の粧ひ|The Oiran Yoso-oi Seated at Her Toilet
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『五色染六歌仙』 在原業平と小野小町|“The Poet Ariwara no Narihira (825–880) and Ono no Komachi,” from the series Five Colors of Love for the Six Poetic Immortals (Goshiki-zome rokkasen)
風俗美人時計 子ノ刻 妾|Midnight: Mother and Sleepy Child
逢身八契 権八小紫の床の通気|Gonpachi ni Komurasaki no Toko no Tsuki
Gompachi Komurasaki no Toko no Tsuki|逢身八契 権八小紫の床の通気|Shared Feelings in the Bedchamber of Komurasaki and Gompachi
鳥文斎栄之画 「風流略六哥仙 其の二」小野小町|Ono no Komachi: Number Two (Sono ni), from the series Stylish Parodies of the Six Poetic Immortals (Fūryū yatsushi rokkasen)
『青楼七小町』 「玉屋内花紫」|“Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya,” from the series Seven Komachi of the Pleasure Quarters (Seirō Nana Komachi)
喜多川歌麿画 「美人気量競 五明楼 花扇」|“Hanaōgi of the Gomeirō,” from the series Comparing the Charms of Beauties (Bijin kiryō kurabe: Gomeirō Hanaōgi)
江戸の園花合 東屋の花|Azumaya no Hana