ToadsUtagawa KuniyoshiNone
Woodblock Print- WallArt
- Japanese Romanticism
19th Century
25.0 x 19.0 cm
Fukuoka City Museum
Artwork Overview
The painting titled Toads features two women positioned next to each other beneath the shade of a tree. The woman on the left has her head turned away from the viewer, while the woman on the right appears to be looking at something in front of them. Both figures are depicted with long hair and are dressed in traditional Asian clothing.
The scene is set against a backdrop of trees, with one large tree dominating the background. The composition captures the women as they seem to be enjoying their time together under the shade provided by the tree.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797 – 1861)
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Fukuoka City Museum (Fukuoka, Japan)
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About this artwork
- Title: Toads
- Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Original dimensions: 25.0 x 19.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Fukuoka City Museum
- Medium type: WallArt
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Corpus context: decorative illustration, warrior tradition
- Color palette: Neutrals
Quick Facts
- Artistic style: Japanese Romanticism
- Notable elements or techniques: Detailed depiction of foliage and shading
- Medium: Ink wash painting
- Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi
- Subject or theme: Mythological scene
Questions & Answers
From which era does "Toads" date?
"Toads" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi dates from the 19th-Century period. The period gives the historical context of the work.
Which palette and lead color define "Toads"?
"Toads" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi uses a neutrals palette, with gray (#968887) as the dominant color.
What type of artwork is "Toads" by Utagawa Kuniyoshi?
"Toads" is a wall art piece.