The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Women Making Clothing" by Utagawa Toyokuni. The scene shows four women in traditional Japanese clothing, or kimonos, engaged in sewing and preparing fabric. The woman on the left sits on the floor with her legs tucked under her, wearing a white kimono with brown accents. The woman to her right kneels on the floor, wearing a brown kimono and a yellow obi. The woman on the right stands, wearing a long orange kimono with white polka dots and a matching hat. The fourth woman is crouched on the floor in front of the standing woman, wearing a pink kimono. The background features a low table with a kettle and other items on it, and a large window with shoji screens. The floor is covered with a yellow tatami mat and various pieces of fabric. The print includes Japanese text written in black ink at the top and along the sides. The color palette includes shades of orange, yellow, brown, pink, and white.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 603 × 900 px
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