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Flowers of a Hundred Worlds (Momoyogusa): Otsu-e (Otsu-e)

Kamisaka Sekka

Cleveland Museum of Art

The artwork depicts a group of people, seemingly in a chaotic or dynamic arrangement. Six individuals are shown, with some partially obscured by others. They wear traditional Japanese clothing, including kimonos and headwear. The figures are illustrated in a style reminiscent of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock prints, characterized by bold lines, vibrant colors, and a sense of movement. The dominant colors are shades of black, red, yellow, and gray. Some figures appear to be holding or interacting with objects, but details are not clear due to the image's orientation and overlap. The background is a light beige or off-white color, with some darker lines and shapes suggesting a setting or context that is not clearly defined. A branch with green leaves is visible in the top-right corner.

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900 × 611 px
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