

The image depicts a series of six panels with Japanese-style artwork. The panels are arranged side-by-side with gold borders and a decorative border around the entire piece. Each panel shows a drawing of a person or people and Japanese writing. The panels show the following scenes: - A dog sitting on its haunches wearing a kimono. - A person in a dark kimono with a tall hat on, holding a staff. - A person wearing a cap and carrying a bundle. - A bald person in a dark kimono sitting on the floor with a plate. - A bald person in a white kimono and a person in a dark kimono standing next to a small person. - A person sitting on the floor wearing a checkered kimono and hat, with a small person sitting in front of them. The artwork is by Matsumura Goshun, titled "Scenes from Essays in Idleness".
Artwork Details
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- 1263 × 575 px
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