

A large group of people, mostly women in traditional Japanese clothing, are gathered on a staircase and in rooms. The staircase is in the center, with multiple flights and landings. People are sitting and standing on the stairs and in the rooms. Some people are wearing kimonos in various colors, including pink, green, blue, and black. Some have their hair styled in traditional Japanese fashion. The rooms have sliding doors and windows, some with shoji screens. There are also some decorative elements, such as paintings on the walls. The overall atmosphere appears to be one of celebration or revelry. The scene is set indoors, with a sense of depth created by the multiple rooms and staircases. The color palette is muted, with earth tones and pastels dominant.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1804
- Medium:
- Pentaptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 597 × 190 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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