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鈴木春信画 見立三夕 「西行法師」|A Young Man and Woman with a Shamisen; Monk Saigyō, from a series alluding to the Three Evening Poems (Sanseki waka)

Suzuki Harunobu , 1768

鈴木春信画　見立三夕　「西行法師」|A Young Man and Woman with a Shamisen; Monk Saigyō, from a series alluding to the Three Evening Poems (Sanseki waka), by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1768
鈴木春信画　見立三夕　「西行法師」|A Young Man and Woman with a Shamisen; Monk Saigyō, from a series alluding to the Three Evening Poems (Sanseki waka), by Suzuki Harunobu, ink, 1768

鈴木春信画 見立三夕 「西行法師」|A Young Man and Woman with a Shamisen; Monk Saigyō, from a series alluding to the Three Evening Poems (Sanseki waka) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1768 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This woodblock print, created by Suzuki Harunobu around 1768, is part of a series alluding to the Three Evening Poems. It is held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two women indoors, one playing a shamisen and the other holding a fan, with a serene landscape visible through the window. The scene is linked to traditional Japanese poetry, as hinted by the poem on the right side.

Technique & Style

Harunobu employed delicate lines and flat colors to capture a quiet, elegant moment. The women's traditional robes are rendered in soft pinks, greens, and golds, showcasing the artist's use of subtle color.

Artist & collection

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