Yukihira and Two Brinemaidens at Suma
18th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions
Image: 33 1/8 x 12 7/8 in. (84.1 x 32.7 cm) Overall with mounting: 66 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (169.5 x 45.1 cm) Overall with knobs: 66 3/4 x 20 1/4 in. (169.5 x 51.4 cm)
Classification
Paintings
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
Accession Number
1975.268.126
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the elegant tradition of Edo-period Japan (1615–1868), Okumura Masanobu *Yukihira and Two Brinemaid at Suma* (18th century) captures a poignant literary moment on a hanging scroll of ink and color on silk. Measuring 33 1/8 x 12 7/8 inches, this vertical format was designed for intimate display in homes or temples, unrolling to reveal vivid scenes that blend delicate brushwork with vibrant pigments. Masanobu, a pioneering ukiyo-e artist known for his innovative color woodblock prints depicting the "floating world" of urban life, here applies his mastery to classical themes, showcasing flowin...
About the Artist
Okumura Masanobu · 1686–1764
Japanese, 1686–1764