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The Third Segawa Kikunojo in His Dressing Room

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A man and woman in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman kneels on the floor holding a comb. A black box with pink flowers on it sits next to her on the floor. The man stands behind her, leaning forward, wearing a robe with a large pink flower. The background shows a table with books on it and a wall with a window. The image is printed in black and sepia tones on a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
Spring of 1785
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
300 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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