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A Picture of the Viewing in the Pleasure Quarters

Kikukawa Eizan

Cleveland Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of multiple women in traditional Japanese clothing. The women are wearing kimonos with various patterns including stripes, florals, and checks. Six women are standing in two rows with their heads titled down to the right. They are all wearing gold hair combs that protrude out from their heads. Three women are sitting on the floor to the bottom of the image, facing to the left. The background includes patterned sliding doors and screens with green, yellow, black, and pink colors. The floor is green and there are various pieces of furniture and decorations including a low table.

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647 × 900 px
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