Artwork
風流七小町 通ひ|Young MotHer Nursing Her Baby
風流七小町 通ひ|Young MotHer Nursing Her Baby is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1780 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This woodblock print, created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1780, is a serene depiction of a tender moment between a mother and her baby.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a young mother nursing her child, a scene of everyday intimacy. It is part of Utamaro's bijin-ga series, focusing on the beauty of women in ordinary, rather than dramatic, situations.
Technique & Style
Utamaro's use of simple lines and nuanced ink shading creates a sense of depth and texture, bringing the fabric of the mother's robe and her skin to life.
Context
The print is characterized by its quiet, domestic atmosphere, with a sliding door framing the scene, emphasizing the intimacy of the moment.
Artist & collection
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