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二葉草七小町 清水小町|Kiyomizu Komachi

二葉草七小町 清水小町|Kiyomizu Komachi, by Kitagawa Utamaro, ink, 1794
二葉草七小町 清水小町|Kiyomizu Komachi, by Kitagawa Utamaro, ink, 1794

二葉草七小町 清水小町|Kiyomizu Komachi 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

Kiyomizu Komachi is a woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, created around 1794. It features a woman and two young girls engaged in a playful activity.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a patterned kimono kneeling on the floor, laughing as she plays a hand-clapping game called te-uchi with two little girls. The scene captures a moment of everyday joy.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by bright colors against a soft gray background, showcasing Utamaro's use of ink and color on paper to create a visually appealing image.

Context

This print is part of a series featuring women from various regions of Japan, highlighting Utamaro's interest in capturing ordinary moments and everyday life.

Artist & collection