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Chinese Embroidery (from the series Instructive Patterns for Women's Handicraft)
Chinese Embroidery (from the series Instructive Patterns for Women's Handicraft) is a print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro II. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'Chinese Embroidery', is part of a series on women's handicrafts by Kitagawa Utamaro II, created in 1808. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two women in traditional Japanese attire. One stands, observing the other, who kneels and works on an object. The scene is set indoors, with a fan and paper with Japanese text in the background, suggesting a domestic setting where traditional crafts are being practiced.
Technique & Style
The work showcases the artist's attention to detail in the women's kimonos, which feature intricate patterns. The composition and rendering of the figures and their surroundings reflect the artist's skill in capturing a quiet, introspective moment.
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