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Beauty by the Shore

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman wearing a black kimono adorned with a gold floral pattern and a distinctive red sash stands on a shoreline. Her kimono is complemented by a hat consisting of black and white stripes. The woman's hair is styled in a traditional Japanese manner. The background depicts a shoreline with distant hills and a gray sky. The artwork is framed by a beige border featuring a patterned design, including red geometric motifs at the top and bottom. The woman's kimono is layered with a white and pink undergarment visible at the hem. She wears zori sandals. The overall composition presents a serene and traditional Japanese scene.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
325 × 624 px
Museum record:
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