The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. Two women are shown. The woman in front wears a pink kimono with a white and green lining and a floral pattern on the sleeves and hem. She has long black hair and faces right. The woman behind her wears a striped kimono and sits on a balcony. Her hair is pulled up. The background features a balcony with a railing, and a garden with trees, bushes, and flowers. Japanese text is written in the top left and right corners and along the left edge.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1796
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 457 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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