Description
This early hand-colored print is enriched with a technique called urushi-e (literally “lacquer picture”), in which glue is painted over areas of black pigment, producing a lustrous surface reminiscent of lacquer. Metal filings sprinkled onto the designs of parasols, a fan, and musical instruments on the woman’s kimono enhance the sense of luxury.
Provenance
R. E. Lewis, Inc.
Accession Number
1985.349
Medium
hand-colored woodblock print
Dimensions
Sheet: 33.7 x 15.9 cm (13 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
Classification
Credit Line
The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith