Who painted 難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house?

難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1794.

Where can I see 難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house?

難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house?

難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1794

難波屋おきた|Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house 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

Okita of the Naniwa-ya Tea-house is a woodblock print created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1794. The print is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman, Okita, standing with a tray holding a small bowl. She wears a patterned robe with gold embroidery, a red sash, and a tall black hat. A vertical strip of writing on the left provides context.

Technique & Style

The image was produced using woodblock printing, with carved wood blocks stamped onto paper to create bold lines and flat colors. The technique allows for simple, graphic storytelling.