The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. A man and woman are shown. The man is on the right; he wears a red and gold robe with a patterned design and holds a bow in his left hand. His hair is pulled back into a bun. The woman is on the left; she wears a long robe with a patterned design in shades of brown, gold, and red. She has long hair and appears to be holding a fan or similar object. The background is black, with a white moon visible in the upper right corner. The moon has a symbol on it. The man and woman are positioned in a dynamic pose, with the woman leaning over the man.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1835
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 541 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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