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青楼仁和嘉女芸者之部唐人獅子角力|Seiro Niwaka Onna Geisha no Bu Tojin Shishi Sumo

青楼仁和嘉女芸者之部唐人獅子角力|Seiro Niwaka Onna Geisha no Bu Tojin Shishi Sumo is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1791 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Seiro Niwaka Onna Geisha no Bu Tojin Shishi Sumo is a woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, dated to around 1791, now part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three women in traditional Japanese attire, engaged in an everyday scene. One wears a distinctive tall, flower-adorned hat, while the others hold fans and a wrapped object, their simple yet expressive faces and elaborate clothing taking center stage.

Technique & Style

Utamaro employed flat colors and bold outlines, characteristic of Japanese woodblock printing, against a plain background to emphasize the subjects' facial expressions and attire.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1791 by Kitagawa Utamaro, the work is currently held in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.