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喜多川歌麿画山姥と金太郎|Yamauba Tying Kintarō’s Topknot was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1795.

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Artwork

喜多川歌麿画山姥と金太郎|Yamauba Tying Kintarō’s Topknot

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1795

喜多川歌麿画山姥と金太郎|Yamauba Tying Kintarō’s Topknot 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 Tying Kintarō’s Topknot is a woodblock print created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1795. It is a notable example of a nishiki-e print, characterized by its use of multiple colors.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a playful scene between two figures, Yamauba and Kintarō, with exaggerated facial expressions. Yamauba is shown tying Kintarō's hair into a topknot, a detail that adds to the comedic tone of the image.

Technique & Style

The print is executed in a bold, exaggerated style, with an emphasis on the characters' facial expressions and interactions. The use of woodblock printing and multiple colors creates a vibrant image with a focus on line work and pattern.