Who painted 山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki?

山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1795.

Where can I see 山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki?

山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki?

山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1795

山姥と金太郎|Yamauba and Kintoki is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1795 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Yamauba and Kintoki is a woodblock print created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1795, featuring a scene from Japanese mythology. The print is executed in ink and color on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman and a man in close proximity, their facial expressions and body language conveying a sense of intimacy. The woman's gentle gesture and the man's relaxed demeanor suggest a quiet, emotional connection between the two figures.

Technique & Style

Utamaro's use of soft lines and subtle shading creates a sense of depth and nuance, drawing attention to the emotional subtleties of the scene rather than its physical details. The plain background serves to focus the viewer's attention on the figures' faces and hands.