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Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Japanese-style woodblock print; two women indoors; woman standing on left wearing dark kimono with light-colored lining showing on inside of sleeves and hem; hair styled up with buns on top; woman sitting on floor on right wearing kimono, playing a board game; tatami mat on floor; sliding door with geometric pattern on right; tatami floor and raised wooden floor; potted plant on raised floor; Japanese text at top; beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
486 × 624 px
Museum record:
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