Mimeguri no dote – The embankment at Mimeguri
1793-1804
Utamaro, a superstar of the ukiyo-e movement, turns a simple spring stroll into a high-fashion event in this lively triptych set at the famous Mimeguri embankment. On the left, stylish women in elaborate kimonos walk past a glowing red lantern, while the scene bustles to the right with figures leaning over fences and chatting under delicate cherry blossoms. Known for capturing the 'floating world' of Edo's pleasure districts, Utamaro freezes a moment of flirtation and socializing here, setting the whole scene against a shimmering, golden-hued landscape that makes the outing look absolutely glamorous.
- Technique
- woodblock print
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