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The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as a Woman Standing near a Winding Stream

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono standing near a winding stream. The woman is wearing a long, flowing kimono with a floral pattern in shades of pink, orange, and yellow. The kimono has a geometric design on the back. She has black hair styled in an updo with flowers and other adornments. She is holding an orange folding fan in her right hand. The background features a winding stream with wavy lines indicating movement. The stream is depicted in shades of brown and gray. The sky above is a light beige color. The overall color palette is muted, with a focus on earth tones. The woman is standing on a yellowish-green area, possibly representing grass or a path.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1777
Medium
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
299 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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