woman smokingKitagawa Utamaro · 1790
Ukiyo-e
1790
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!
About this artwork
- Title: woman smoking
- Artist: Kitagawa Utamaro
- Year: 1790
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Creative period: Late Medieval
- Corpus context: ukiyo-e tradition, gender roles
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Keywords: “hand painted reproductio, “vintage japanese”, bijin e”
Questions & Answers
How does the style of "woman smoking" relate to its creator's era?
"woman smoking" belongs to the Ukiyo-e movement, and its creator worked in the Early-Modern era.
Who created "woman smoking"?
The artist behind "woman smoking" is Kitagawa Utamaro. The work is catalogued under Kitagawa Utamaro's name.
What subjects appear in "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro?
The themes present in "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro include japanese woman, smoking pipe, kimono fashion, ukiyo-e art, bijin-ga portrait, traditional japan, 18th century style. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.
Toward which tone does "woman smoking" lean?
The dominant hue of "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro is amber to saffron. The hue is the underlying tone of the palette.
How is the color composition of "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro built?
The color composition of "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro combines a bold contrast with a strong color unity harmony.
How old was Kitagawa Utamaro when creating "woman smoking" in 1790?
Kitagawa Utamaro made "woman smoking" at the age of 37. The artist was born in 1753 and the work is dated 1790.
In what year was "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro created?
The creation of "woman smoking" by Kitagawa Utamaro is dated 1790.