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Unlined Summer Kimono (Hito-e) with Landscape and Poem

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The kimono is blue with a landscape and poem design. The garment has a T-shaped top and a full, flared bottom. It features a design with white, yellow, orange, and green colors. The design depicts a landscape with trees, flowers, and buildings. There are also some abstract designs and patterns throughout. The kimono appears to be made of silk or another smooth fabric. It is displayed on a stand with two black feet. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 18th century
Medium:
Embroidered and resist-dyed silk gauze (ro)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
465 × 624 px
Museum record:
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