

Man and Woman in Court Dress Looking at Young Pines for New Year Ceremony
A Japanese-style painting depicting a man and woman in traditional formal attire sitting on the ground. The woman sits on the left, wearing a long-sleeved kimono with a gray, green, pink, white and red pattern. The man sits on the right, wearing a white kimono with a red lining and a black hat. The background features a green floor and a green fence. The scene is surrounded by a brown border resembling clouds. The image appears aged, with some discoloration and visible wear. The subjects are looking at small pines, likely young trees.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 19th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 528 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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