

Women Worshipping the Rising Sun between the Twin Rocks at Ise
The image depicts a group of women in traditional Japanese clothing on a beach. The women are wearing kimonos in various colors including red, orange, yellow, pink, and black. They are barefoot. Their hair is styled in traditional Japanese up-dos and adorned with headpieces. The women are gathered near the water's edge. Some of the women are bending over, possibly worshipping or performing a ritual. In the background, there is a body of water with small waves. A bridge or pier extends into the water. Two large rocks are visible in the water. The sun is rising or setting on the horizon, casting a pinkish-orange glow in the sky. The image is rendered in a traditional Japanese woodblock print style.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 300 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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