Three-panel artwork depicting three figures in traditional Japanese clothing. The figure on the left wears a light-colored kimono with a striped pattern and white socks with sandals. The central figure is a woman wearing a black kimono with gold floral designs and a long train, and a hat. The figure on the right wears a light brown kimono with green designs and holds a sword. The background of each panel features a wall with a grid pattern of windows, resembling a traditional Japanese architectural design. The artwork has a beige background and a vintage appearance. The title of the artwork is "In the Room of a House of the Yoshiwara" and the artist is Katsukawa Shunkō.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1788
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 427 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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