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Picking Persimmons (Kaki-mogi)

Kitagawa Utamaro

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a colorful woodblock print of a group of women picking persimmons. The print consists of four panels. Eight women wearing traditional Japanese kimonos are present, all with dark hair, varying in color and design. The women's kimonos include shades of orange, beige, white, and black with gold accents. Four women are under a persimmon tree with orange and yellow leaves and fruit. The woman on far right is crouched, holding a basket and persimmons. The woman to her left stands on a mound, reaching for persimmons. Behind them, a woman in a white and orange kimono climbs a ladder. On the left side, three women gather persimmons that have fallen on the ground. A woman in a black kimono with gold floral designs stands near the center. A red wall and gate are visible in the background, along with trees. The color palette includes shades of orange, yellow, beige, black, and red.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1802–4
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 314 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette