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Making Ceramics

Eiraku Hozen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting "Making Ceramics" by Eiraku Hozen depicts a scene with three people outdoors. Two men and one woman are shown; the men wear traditional clothing, while the woman's head is obscured. The individuals appear to be gathered around a large vessel with a curved object protruding from it. A hanging object resembling a lantern is visible above them. The background features a large hill or mountain, with the sky filled with smoke or fog. The artwork appears to be a scroll painting, mounted on a light blue background with gold accents. The color palette is muted, with shades of gray, beige, and minimal use of other colors.

Artwork Details

Date
first half of the19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
318 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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