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Women Worshipping the Rising Sun between the Twin Rocks at Ise

Kitagawa Utamaro

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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