

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene by Okumura Masanobu titled "A Man Standing Outside the Gate of a Large House". The scene shows a man standing outside a red gate on the left, wearing a dark brown kimono and hat. Inside the gate is a tree with pink blossoms. To the right, a group of people, mostly women, are on a raised wooden platform. The women wear traditional Japanese kimonos in various colors and designs. Some of the women are standing, while others are sitting. The platform has a railing and appears to be part of a larger building with a tiled roof. The building has multiple levels, with more people visible in the background. The color palette includes shades of red, orange, yellow, brown, and black. The overall atmosphere suggests a traditional Japanese setting, possibly a scene from everyday life or a special event.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1738
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink, color, and hand-coloring on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 428 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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