Who painted 奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk?

奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk was painted by Okumura Masanobu in 1710.

Where can I see 奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk?

奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is 奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk?

奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk is associated with Baroque.

Artwork

奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk

Okumura Masanobu , 1710

奥村政信画見立紫式部図|Parody of Murasaki Shikibu at Her Desk is an ink print by the Baroque artist Okumura Masanobu. It dates from 1710 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created around 1710 by Okumura Masanobu, is a monochrome depiction of a serene indoor scene. It is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a figure in traditional robes seated at a low desk, engrossed in reading. A tranquil atmosphere is evoked by the calm surroundings, including a boat outside the window and a cat on the floor.

Technique & Style

Executed in ink on paper, the print utilizes cross-hatching to achieve deep shadows and textured details, such as the folds in the robes and the cat's fur, creating a sense of depth.