Chinese Embroidery (from the series Instructive Patterns for Women's Handicraft)
The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. Two women are present; one is standing and the other is sitting on the floor. The standing woman wears a green kimono with black and gold accents and a black and gold obi; her hair is styled in an updo with gold hairpins. The seated woman wears a kimono with black and gold patterns and a gold and black obi; her hair is styled in an updo with gold hairpins. The standing woman holds a fan in her right hand. A low table or bench with a decorative leg is in the foreground. The background is beige with some Japanese writing. The print features a range of colors including green, black, gold, beige, and peach.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 633 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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