New Year's Games, from the printed book Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shiki no hana) - Kitagawa Utamaro
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A woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro, titled *New Year's Games, from the printed book Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shiki no hana)*, depicts women enjoying leisure activities in a garden setting. The print showcases Utamaro's skill in capturing intimate scenes of daily life with delicate lines and harmonious colours.
This woodblock print by Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806) captures a scene of leisure and play. It is taken from the printed book *Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shiki no hana)*. Utamaro was a leading Japanese artist in the Ukiyo-e style, known for his depictions of women (bijin-ga) and his refined printmaking techniques. His work often presents intimate views of daily life and the pleasure quarters of Edo (modern Tokyo). The print shows several women engaged in what appears to be a New Year's game. To the left, two women stand in a garden setting, one holding a fan and looking upwards. Another woman reclines on the veranda, while a fourth reaches out to touch a ball. The composition is carefully arranged, with the figures placed against a neutral background that allows their forms and costumes to stand out. The colours are muted and harmonious, typical of Ukiyo-e prints, with soft oranges, greens, and browns dominating the palette. The fine lines and delicate details in the women's hair and clothing are characteristic of Utamaro's style.
New Year's Games, from the printed book Flowers of the Four Seasons (Shiki no hana) - Kitagawa Utamaro
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inventing the close-up portrait in Japanese printmaking, turning Edo shopgirls into celebrities, and being manacled for fifty days over a print of the wrong ruler
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