

A traditional Japanese interior room with a tiled roof and wooden floor. The room features a series of sliding doors and panels made of wood and paper. The walls are adorned with decorative designs and patterns. There are multiple levels within the room, with stairs leading to an upper level. Several women dressed in traditional kimonos are present throughout the room, engaged in various activities. Some women are sitting on the floor, while others stand. The room contains various objects, including a low table, a lantern, and a tea set. The color palette is predominantly earthy tones, with shades of brown, beige, and red. The artwork is titled "An Interior View in the Yoshiwara" and created by Torii Kiyotada.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. early 1740s
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 407 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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