

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene titled "The Kitchen of a Joroya" by Hishikawa Moronobu. The kitchen interior has a low wooden platform around its perimeter. Inside the kitchen are eight people, some sitting on low wooden benches and others standing. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. The kitchen contains several cooking vessels and tools, including large pots and a stove-like structure. A tree with sparse foliage and a bird are on the right side. The artwork is rendered in black lines with minimal color and has a beige background. The composition is detailed with various textures and shading. The image conveys a sense of activity and traditional Japanese culinary culture.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1680
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 405 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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