Who created "The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)"?

The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu) was created by Chōkyōsai Eiri 鳥橋斎栄里 in ca. 1795.

When was "The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1795.

What medium is "The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)"?

The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu) is Woodblock print; ink and color on paper.

Is "The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)" in the public domain?

Yes, The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)

Chōkyōsai Eiri 鳥橋斎栄里

ca. 1795

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

15 3/8 x 10 1/4 in. (39.1 x 26 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936

Accession Number

JP2419

Tags

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Art Historical Context

Step into the lively world of Edo-period Japan1615–1868) with *The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)*, a stunning woodblock print by Chōōsai Eiri around 1795. This intimate portrait captures the renowned writer and artist Santō Kyōden, a literary sensation known for his witty *kibyōshi* (satirical yellow-backed novels) playful illustrations. Depicted with a fan and—symbols of refined leisure—Kyōden embodies the era's *ukiyo-e* spirit, or "pictures of the floating world," celebrating urban pleasures amid Japan's booming print culture. Eiri, a master of the ukiyo-e school influenced b...

The Writer Santō Kyōden (a.k.a. Kitao Masanobu)

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