Who painted Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba?

Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba was painted by Torii Kiyonaga in 1783.

Where can I see Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba?

Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba is held by Metropolitan Museum of Art.

What movement is Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba?

Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba

Torii Kiyonaga , 1783

Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Torii Kiyonaga. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Shiba: Atago|Atago Hill at Shiba is a woodblock print created by Torii Kiyonaga around 1783. The print is held in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene scene in a garden, where three individuals are engaged in quiet activities. A woman writes or paints at a low table, while a man nearby holds a bowl, and another woman stands with her back turned, holding a fan.

Technique & Style

The print showcases Kiyonaga's use of bold black patterns on the woman's red robe and attention to detail in her hairstyle. The composition features a harmonious balance of figures, trees, and a fence, with birds flying in the background.