

Oiran and Attendants at the Ō Mon or Great Gate of the Yoshiwara
The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The scene shows a group of women and children standing in front of a large gate. The gate is dark brown with a tiled roof and has a wide open entrance. Two sections of the gate are visible, one on each side of the image. The women wear traditional Japanese clothing, including kimonos and headpieces. Many of the women carry flowers or bouquets. A crowd of people is visible in the background. The sky above is light-colored. The image has a beige border around it. The scene appears to be set in a city or town, possibly during a festival or celebration. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and black dominating the image. The women's clothing features various patterns, including stripes and florals. Some of the women wear their hair in traditional Japanese styles. The children in the image are also dressed in traditional clothing. The atmosphere of the image appears to be one of elegance and refinement.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1794
- Medium:
- Triptych of woodblock prints (trimmed); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 307 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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