A Japanese print depicts a man dressed as a woman in a traditional kimono, holding scales. The kimono has a light-colored background with white and orange designs, and orange accents. The woman's hair is styled in an updo with sticks protruding from it. The woman's kimono has a fringe at the bottom and appears to be tied at the waist with a sash. The scales have two containers on either side, each with a design. The background of the print is beige-colored with a darker beige floor. The print features a signature in the bottom-right corner. The overall composition is set against a simple, neutral background.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 443 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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