Who painted Woman on Veranda?

Woman on Veranda was painted by Takizawa Shigenobu in 1730.

Where can I see Woman on Veranda?

Woman on Veranda is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Woman on Veranda?

Woman on Veranda is associated with Ukiyo-e.

Can I buy a print of Woman on Veranda?

Museum-quality prints of Woman on Veranda are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Woman on Veranda

Takizawa Shigenobu , 1730

Woman on Veranda is an unspecified painting by the Ukiyo-e artist Takizawa Shigenobu. It dates from 1730 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Woman on Veranda, painted by Takizawa Shigenobu in 1730, is an oil work that portrays a solitary female figure on a domestic platform. The composition is modest in scale and currently belongs to the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The image captures a moment of quiet repose, inviting the viewer to contemplate everyday life in early eighteenth‑century Japan.

Subject & Meaning

The central figure is a woman dressed in a long robe patterned with black and white blossoms. She stands on a wooden veranda, holding a white fan in one hand and a small bundle in the other, suggesting a pause in daily chores or a brief interlude of leisure. The surrounding bamboo fence and simple garden with a stone basin reinforce a setting of domestic tranquility.

Technique & Style

Shigenobu employs strong, delineating lines and flat, unmodulated color fields, a hallmark of Edo‑period narrative painting. The limited palette and restrained background create a storybook atmosphere, while the bold outlines give the figure a graphic clarity. The overall effect is one of calm simplicity, emphasizing form over illusionistic depth.

History & Provenance

Created in 1730, the painting entered the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection through acquisition in the early twentieth century, though earlier ownership records are sparse. Its presence in the museum reflects a growing Western interest in Japanese genre scenes during the period of Japonisme, when such works were collected for their aesthetic and cultural value.

Context

During the Edo era, scenes of ordinary life—women on verandas, garden interiors, and domestic rituals—were popular subjects for ukiyo‑e artists. Takizawa Shigenobu, working within this tradition, often depicted intimate moments that highlighted the elegance of everyday attire and architecture, offering a visual record of contemporary social customs.