Kitchen Scene, 1794-1795
Kitagawa Utamaro; Publisher: Uemura Yoheiexpand_more
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Bequest of Richard P. Galeexpand_more 74.1.150a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
In addition to picturing the great beauty and perfection of the "Floating World's" greatest courtesans, Utamaro also rendered women of various classes, sometimes engaged in mundane tasks. In this print he shows women stoking a stove, peeling potatoes and washing dishes.
Details
- Title
- Kitchen Scene
- Artist Life
- 1753 - 1806
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 74.1.150a,b
- Provenance
- Carl Schraubstadter (-1948); Richard P. Gale (1948'-74)
- Curator Approved
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