Shimadai and Sambo
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
5 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (13.7 x 19.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Culture
Japan
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
JP2148
Tags
Art Historical Context
"Shimadai and S" is a delicate 19th-century woodblock by Kubo Shunman, a master of the ukiyo-e tradition known for his exquisite surim—privately commissioned prints often created for special occasions like New Year's celebrations. Produced in Japan during the Edo period, this intimate work measures just 5 3/8 x 7 3/4 inches, showcasing the refined artistry of surimono with its vibrant inks, subtle colors, and precise registration on paper. Shunman's style blends poetic elegance with naturalistic detail, elevating everyday subjects into celebrations of beauty. The print likely depicts shimadai...
About the Artist
Kubo Shunman · 1757–1820
Japanese, 1757–1820