Drying clothesKitagawa Utamaro · 1790
Woodblock Print- Ukiyo-e
1790- Early Modern
36.0 x 75.0 cm
Бібліотека 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!
Бібліотека Честера Бітті (Дублін, Ireland)
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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
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Period: Early Modern
- Creative period: Mature Period
Quick Facts
- Subject or theme: Everyday life in Edo-period Japan
- Notable elements or techniques: Multiple color layers, fine linework
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Dimensions: 36 x 75 cm
- Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
Questions & Answers
Where in Kitagawa Utamaro's career does "Drying clothes" fall, given its date?
Given its 1790 date, "Drying clothes" falls in Kitagawa Utamaro's Mature Period.
Which print setup is suggested for "Drying clothes" by Kitagawa Utamaro?
A print of "Drying clothes" by Kitagawa Utamaro is recommended at a large size in panoramic orientation.
Does "Drying clothes" show strong light-dark contrasts?
The contrast level of "Drying clothes" by Kitagawa Utamaro is gentle.