Enjoying the Cool Evening Breeze on and under the Bridge
ca. 1800
Medium
Three sheets of a hexaptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
15 x 29 3/4in. (38.1 x 75.6cm) Framed: 38 1/8 × 38 1/8 in. (96.8 × 96.8 cm) shares frame with JP1686
Classification
Prints
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
JP1685
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About this artwork
Enjoying the Cool Evening Breeze on and under the Bridge by Kitagawa Utamaro, ca. 1800. Created in Three sheets of a hexaptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper, this work exemplifies the artistic practices and cultural values of its period. The piece reflects the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of its historical and cultural context. As part of the Asian Art collection, it contributes to our understanding of artistic development and cultural expression. The...
About the Artist
Kitagawa Utamaro · 1753–1806
Kitagawa Utamaro (c. 1753-1806) was one of the most celebrated masters of ukiyo-e woodblock printing, revolutionizing the art of bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) during Japan's Edo period. Born Kitagawa Ichitaro, his early life remains shrouded in mystery, with conflicting accounts placing his birth in Kyoto, Osaka, Yoshiwara in Edo (modern Tokyo), or Kawagoe in Musashi Province. Under the t...