Who painted Women's Bathhouse in the City?

Women's Bathhouse in the City was painted by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1848.

Where can I see Women's Bathhouse in the City?

Women's Bathhouse in the City is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Women's Bathhouse in the City?

Women's Bathhouse in the City is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Women's Bathhouse in the City

Utagawa Hiroshige , 1848

Women's Bathhouse in the City is a paint painting by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

The painting 'Women's Bathhouse in the City' is a work by Hiroshige depicting a scene of everyday life in Japan.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows women and children engaged in various activities related to bathing in a communal setting, reflecting a common practice in traditional Japanese culture.

Technique & Style

The work features a unique compositional technique where small pieces of paper are pasted over the original drawing, allowing for design changes. This method is evident in the layering visible in certain areas.

History & Provenance

An inscription on the bottom left, attributed to one of Hiroshige's successors, indicates that the painting was a commissioned work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) or Andō Hiroshige (安藤広重), born Andō Tokutarō (安藤徳太郎; 1797 – 12 October 1858), was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist, considered the last great master of that tradition.