The Coming Thunderstorm, from the illustrated book Flowers of the Four Seasons
Colorful woodblock print depicting people in traditional Japanese clothing. A man wearing a striped yukata and black headband is entering through a window on the left. A woman in a black and white kimono is standing in the center, holding up a fabric curtain. Three women are huddled under the fabric on the right, one sitting and two lying down. The background shows a wall with a large window and slanted rain. The scene represents a thunderstorm.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1801
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 425 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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