The Dance of the Beach Maidens by Kitagawa Utamaro, a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The image shows a group of women and children on a beach. The women wear traditional Japanese clothing, with kimonos in shades of orange, brown and white. The kimonos have a long skirt and short sleeves. The women's hair is styled in traditional Japanese fashion. The group of women and children are gathered around buckets and nets. The women hold baskets or nets. The background shows a body of water and a shoreline with trees and a hill. The color palette includes shades of brown, orange, and white. The image is divided into sections, appearing to be a triptych. The artwork has a worn, aged appearance.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 19th century
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 598 × 312 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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