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Beauty Turning Her Head

A work made of hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper.
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  • A work made of hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper.

Date:

c. 1685-94

Artist:

Hishikawa Moronobu
Japanese, died 1694

About this artwork

Hishikawa Moronobu was known for producing images of common people’s leisurely pursuits during the Edo period (1615–1868) and has been credited as the first true artist of ukiyo-e (“floating world” pictures). He rarely painted single beauties like this example, but his depictions of Tokyo’s inhabitants enjoying arts, beauty, and fashion—including their visits to the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters—were renowned for capturing the spirit of the age. Moronobu was originally from Awa province (now Chiba prefecture) and by the 1670s had moved into the city, where he worked as a book illustrator and print designer before focusing on scroll paintings towards the end of his career.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Artist

Hishikawa Moronobu

Title

Beauty Turning Her Head

Place

Japan (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 1685–1694

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and colors on paper

Dimensions

70.6 × 26.5 cm (27 × 10 in.); With mounting: 151.1 × 38.1 cm (59 1/2 × 15 in.); Width including lower roller: W.: 43.2 cm (17 in.)

Credit Line

Anonymous Gift

Reference Number

2018.550

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