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Ōtsu-e of a Young Woman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a young woman in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman is wearing a tan-colored kimono with orange trim and a black obi. She has long black hair pulled back into a ponytail with a white ribbon. Her kimono has a V-neckline and wide sleeves. She is sitting on her heels with her hands in front of her. Her left knee is slightly raised. She is wearing white socks or undergarments. The background of the image is tan with a thin orange border and a thicker green border. The image is rectangular.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
319 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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