Black and white woodblock print, aged paper background with darker brown spots. Two women sitting on a veranda or balcony. The woman on the left sits on the floor with one leg bent, wearing a kimono and geta. Her hair is pulled back and she is looking down. The woman on the right sits on a ledge, wearing a kimono. Her hair is pulled back with a bow and she looks to the left. The veranda has a railing and a tiled roof above. Japanese characters are written in black ink. The artwork depicts "Twilight at Nakanocho" by Okumura Masanobu.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 900 × 629 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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