The image depicts a still life of kitchen utensils and seaweed food on a beige background. The composition features a low table positioned at an angle. Two rectangular blocks are stacked on the table, their sides visible in shades of brown, black, blue and green. A pile of yellow grains or seeds with scattered seaweed and several kitchen tools are on the floor. The tools include two large spatulas or similar utensils. A red stamp is in the upper right corner. Black Japanese text is written vertically on the left and right sides. The overall color palette consists of muted tones. The image appears to be a traditional Japanese-style woodblock print. The title of the artwork is "Seaweed Food and Kitchen Utensils" and the artist is Kubo Shunman.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Part of an album of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 557 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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