

A Beauty Looking Down upon a Young Man Reading a Love Letter
The image depicts a vertical, narrow Japanese woodblock print, in muted colors, primarily shades of peach, tan, and black. A woman stands looking down at a man. The woman wears a kimono with a patterned design, and her hair is styled with a decorative piece. She stands on a tatami mat floor. The man sits on a low table or bench, reading a letter. He wears a simple kimono and sits seiza-style. The background includes a low table or shelf with objects on it, and a window or screen with a decorative design. Above the woman, a ceiling or awning is visible. The overall composition is simple, with bold lines and minimal shading.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1771
- Medium
- Woodblock print (pillar print); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 111 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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