

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene. A long, low wooden building with a tiled roof runs horizontally across the image. The building has an overhanging roof supported by pillars. The interior of the building features white sliding doors made of paper or rice paper. Several people are sitting on the floor, some in traditional Japanese clothing. The people are gathered around low tables. The background shows another building with a balcony. There is a large piece of fabric hanging on the wall. The image has a sepia tone. Japanese characters are written in black ink at the top and side of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1835
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 403 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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