

The image depicts a long, narrow painting of two women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman on the left is wearing a white kimono with green and red lining and a white headpiece. The woman on the right is wearing a blue kimono with white pants. Both women have dark hair. The woman on the left appears to be sitting on a low platform or bench, behind which are white pillars with green and red accents supporting a low railing. Behind the railing are plants in the background and a pine tree branch above. The background of the painting is a muted gold color. The painting has a green border with a gold pattern. The title of the painting is "Queen Mother of the West" and the artist is Kano Osanobu.
Artwork Details
- Date
- second quarter 19th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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