Drying clothesKitagawa Utamaro · 1790

  • Painting mediumWoodblock Print
  • Art movementUkiyo-e
  • Creation date1790
  • Art periodEarly Modern
  • Dimensions36.0 x 75.0 cm
  • MuseumБібліотека Честера Бітті
Triptych colour woodblock print of ‘Drying clothes’ by Kitagawa Utamaro, published by Iwatoya Kisaburō; printed in Edo (modern Tokyo), Japan, around 1790. A group of women dry clothes on a rooftop platform overlooking the city, Mt. Fuji’s distinctive peak visible in the distance. While the child reaches up for attention, the cat steals over the balustrade. Seeking its prey among the pine tree’s branches, it fails to notice the cuckoo flying overhead.

Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 – 1806)

Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) was a master of Ukiyo-e, renowned for his exquisite 'bijin ōkubi-e' portraits & nature studies. Explore his art that inspired Impressionists!

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About this artwork

  • Title: Drying clothes
  • Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
  • Year: 1790
  • Original dimensions: 36.0 x 75.0 cm
  • Format: Panoramic
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Бібліотека Честера Бітті
  • Medium: Woodblock Print
  • Period: Early Modern
  • Creative period: Mature Period

Quick Facts

  • Dimensions: 36 x 75 cm
  • Movement: Ukiyo-e
  • Artistic style: Ukiyo-e
  • Subject or theme: Everyday life in Edo-period Japan
  • Medium: Triptych colour woodblock print
  • Year: around 1790

Questions & Answers

Where does "Drying clothes" fall in Kitagawa Utamaro's career?

Within Kitagawa Utamaro's career, "Drying clothes" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

How old was Kitagawa Utamaro when creating "Drying clothes" in 1790?

When "Drying clothes" was created in 1790, Kitagawa Utamaro - born in 1753 - was 37 years old.

What are the reproduction rights of "Drying clothes" at the Бібліотека Честера Бітті?

"Drying clothes" by Kitagawa Utamaro, held at the Бібліотека Честера Бітті, is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. This status determines whether reproductions of the image may be made.

From which era does "Drying clothes" date?

The historical period of "Drying clothes" by Kitagawa Utamaro is Early-Modern. This classification situates the work in art history.

Which artist is "Drying clothes" attributed to?

"Drying clothes" was created by Kitagawa Utamaro. The information on this page describes Kitagawa Utamaro's original work.

What stage of Kitagawa Utamaro's career does "Drying clothes" (1790) belong to?

"Drying clothes", created in 1790, belongs to the Mature Period of Kitagawa Utamaro's career.

When was "Drying clothes" made?

The creation of "Drying clothes" by Kitagawa Utamaro is dated 1790.

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