Festival Scenes
Women dressed in kimonos stand and sit around a table and a large barrel. One woman tosses an object in the air. Some women on the right carry large boxes or objects. People in the background wear traditional Japanese clothing, standing or sitting. The beige background showcases vivid colors. The painting is titled "Festival Scenes".
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Handscroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 213 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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