Artwork
A Beauty in Spring
A Beauty in Spring is a print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Beauty in Spring is a print by Torii Kiyonaga, created in 1784, and is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman in a flowing robe, holding a fan and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, conveying an air of elegance and relaxation, as if she is taking a leisurely stroll.
Technique & Style
The robe's folds suggest movement, achieved through the artist's use of lines and patterns, while the simple background features faintly sketched trees and a small moon, characteristic of Kiyonaga's style.
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