Trocknen und Spannen von Stoff
circa 1797-1798
Kitagawa Utamaro, the undisputed master of bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women), turns a mundane chore into a study of grace and pattern in this triptych. Here, women collaborate to stretch and dry long bolts of fabric, their elaborate kimonos—featuring intricate checks, stripes, and florals—creating a rhythmic visual flow across the panels. While the left and center focus on elegant labor, the far right panel introduces a charming domestic scene with a toddler reaching for a baby and a rooster wandering into the frame. It’s a perfect snapshot of Edo-period life, blending high fashion with everyday reality.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper
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