Artwork

Drinking a Cup of Wine Before Retiring for Bed (From an Untitled Series)

Drinking a Cup of Wine Before Retiring for Bed (From an Untitled Series) is a print by the Romanticist artist Suzuki Harunobu. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Drinking a Cup of Wine Before Retiring for Bed is a print by Suzuki Harunobu, dated to around 1764, and is part of a series without a title. It is currently held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene nighttime scene with four figures in an intimate setting. Two women are seated at a low table, one pouring tea while the other holds a fan. A man leans against a wall, and a child stands nearby with a tray, as trees and a moonlit sky are visible outside.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft, flat colors and clean lines to render the scene, with a single lamp serving as the light source and casting gentle shadows, characteristic of Harunobu's style.