A Japanese woodblock print depicts a group of seven women sitting on stairs. The women wear kimonos. Three sit on the bottom step, two on the middle step, and two on the top step. The woman on the bottom left holds an open fan. A hat rests beside her. The two women on the right on the bottom step hold fans. The woman on the middle left holds a closed fan. A large bell hangs from a tree on the right. A railing borders the stairs on the left and right. Pine trees are visible behind the railing. Japanese characters are printed on the right. The background fades to beige.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1763
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 429 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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