Takashima Ohisa Using Two Mirrors to Observe Her Coiffure
A woman sits on a floor with her back to the viewer. She wears a kimono and has dark hair styled in a bun. Her left leg is bent and positioned under her right leg. The woman holds a handheld mirror in her right hand. Her reflection is visible in the mirror. In her left hand, she holds another mirror in front of her face. This mirror has a round black frame with white designs. The woman sits on a cloth spread over the floor. A low table or box is on the right. A window with closed blinds is on the right. A small rectangular picture of plants is on the top left. The background is beige. Japanese characters are on the left.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1795
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 454 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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