Who painted Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle?

Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle was painted by Utagawa Kuniyoshi in 1857.

Where can I see Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle?

Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle?

Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle is associated with Ukiyo-e.

Artwork

Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle

Utagawa Kuniyoshi , 1857

Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Lady-in-Waiting at Edo Castle is a painting by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, dated to 1857. It is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire standing behind a screen. Her introspective pose and gaze convey a sense of quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The woman's dark kimono with red trim and floral patterned obi are rendered in detail. The composition includes a light-colored wall and a small window, creating a serene atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Kuniyoshi grew up in old Tokyo when the city was still called Edo. His dad ran a silk shop, but Kuniyoshi loved anything with pictures—scrolls, screens, comic books. He talked his way into the Utagawa school, a kind of…