The Hour of the DogKitagawa UtamaroNone

  • Art movementUkiyo-e

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!

Magritte painted two of these paintings with the same name, The Human Condition, the most well-known of which is the version painted in 1935. A recurring theme in Magritte’s works is illustrating an object that is covering up whatever is behind it. In this painting, the easel used to paint the seascape outside of the doorway is also hiding the doorway, as well as the seascape. The image painted on the canvas also merges with the actual image outside of the doorway, making a seamless transition between the two. Magritte recycled this theme recurrently throughout his painting career, making many variations on the theme of including a painting within a painting, hiding whatever lies behind.

About this artwork

  • Title: The Hour of the Dog
  • Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Corpus context: influenced western artists, japanese aesthetics
  • Color palette: Pastels
  • Main color: Putty
  • Keywords: art collector, beautiful women, tea ceremony art
  • Color intensity: Vivid

Questions & Answers

Is "The Hour of the Dog" more bright or more dark overall?

The recorded values for "The Hour of the Dog" by Kitagawa Utamaro are: brilliant brightness, luminous luminance.

What style does "The Hour of the Dog" belong to?

"The Hour of the Dog" by Kitagawa Utamaro belongs to the Ukiyo-e movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What color leads the composition of "The Hour of the Dog" by Kitagawa Utamaro?

The color that stands out most in "The Hour of the Dog" is putty (#f3d7ad). The dominant color is useful when matching an artwork to an interior.

What colors dominate "The Hour of the Dog" by Kitagawa Utamaro?

"The Hour of the Dog" is defined by a pastels palette led by putty (#f3d7ad).

Which artist is "The Hour of the Dog" attributed to?

"The Hour of the Dog" was created by Kitagawa Utamaro. The information on this page describes Kitagawa Utamaro's original work.

Which artist and which style stand behind "The Hour of the Dog"?

Kitagawa Utamaro created "The Hour of the Dog" within the Ukiyo-e movement.

What level of contrast does "The Hour of the Dog" by Kitagawa Utamaro show?

The light-dark contrast of "The Hour of the Dog" is recorded as statement. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

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