“At the Kitchen” is a work by the artist Tsuguharu Foujita, associated with the Magic Realism movement. The artwork falls under the genre of genre painting, depicting a scene of everyday life within a kitchen setting.
The artwork showcases a domestic scene where a young woman is seated, peeling potatoes with a knife. Next to her, a young boy, dressed in a black hat and a red bow, leans on her arm, his demeanor suggesting curiosity or contemplation. The kitchen is furnished with simple rural items, including hanging pots and utensils in the background, which enhance the authentic domestic atmosphere. The woman wears traditional peasant attire, with a white apron and a headscarf, further emphasizing the rustic setting. The use of fine lines and detail in the characters’ expressions and the surrounding objects reflect Foujita’s distinctive style.
