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Naniwaya Okita|喜多川歌麿画難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwaya Teahouse is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Naniwaya Okita|喜多川歌麿画難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwaya Teahouse

Naniwaya Okita|喜多川歌麿画難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwaya Teahouse is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Naniwaya Okita is a woodblock print created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1793. It is a portrait print held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman, Okita of the Naniwaya Teahouse, in a kimono, holding a small bowl and tray. Her attire and hairstyle suggest a specific cultural and social context.

Technique & Style

The image features intricate designs, including a brown floral pattern on the kimono and a black obi with floral motifs. The use of ink and color on paper is characteristic of Utamaro's style, with a beige background and vertically written Japanese characters adding to the overall aesthetic.