The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene titled "Women Making Clothing" by Utagawa Toyokuni. The artwork features a group of women wearing traditional Japanese kimonos in various shades of pink, orange, beige, and white. The women are sitting on a light yellow tatami floor in a traditional Japanese room. Some of the women are engaged in sewing and preparing fabric. The background features a sliding door with a view of a mountain. To the right, there is a window and a garden with greenery and a fence. The artwork also includes a large pot and a black box. The top of the image contains Japanese text written in black ink. The overall color palette is soft and muted, with a focus on pastel shades. The scene presents a serene and domestic atmosphere. The image is divided into three sections.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 479 px
- Museum Record
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