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The First Nakamura Tomijuro as a Woman Walking Toward the Left

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a woman dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono with a floral pattern. She faces left. Her kimono is primarily green with pink and orange accents and features a floral pattern. The woman wears a black obi with a floral design. A large bow adorns her hair, which is styled up. She holds a branch with pink flowers behind her right shoulder. Her kimono has a long train. The background of the image is a light brown color.

Artwork Details

Date
late 1777 or early in 1778
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
315 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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