

The image depicts a traditional Japanese painting, "Tale of a Strange Marriage (Konkai Zoshi)" by Ukita Ikkei. The painting shows two women on a veranda, one wearing a blue kimono and the other on a lower level wearing white. Several men in white kimonos and black headwear are on the left and right sides. The man on the right is crouched. The group on the left runs towards the woman in blue; they have light brown skin. The woman on the veranda wears an elaborate hairstyle and looks down at a man on the ground. A green wall with windows and a roofed walkway are on the right. The background includes a path, grassy areas, and a fence. The painting has gold, blue, and beige borders.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1858
- Medium
- Handscroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 305 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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