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The Yoshiwara Parade in Autumn

Chōbunsai Eishi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three-panel artwork depicting a procession of women. The background is a light brown color. There are hanging lanterns and tree branches with leaves at the top. The women are wearing traditional Japanese clothing, specifically kimonos. The kimonos are various colors, including pink, red, black, white, and green, with floral patterns. Some of the women wear traditional Japanese hats. The women are arranged in three groups, each group on one panel, walking in a line and facing right. The overall composition is symmetrical, with the groups of women mirroring each other. The artwork appears to be a woodblock print. The title of the artwork is "The Yoshiwara Parade in Autumn" and it is by Chōbunsai Eishi. The women appear to be walking in a parade-like fashion, with some carrying parasols. The parasols are decorated with floral patterns. The women are of various ages, including young children. The children wear miniature kimonos. The artwork shows intricate details and patterns on the kimonos and parasols.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1793
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 303 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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