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Onna no Daruma

Keiri

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a woman in a red garment with Japanese writing on it. The woman is wearing a long, flowing red garment that appears to be blowing in the wind. The garment has a hood and covers her body from head to toe, with a white garment visible at her neckline. Her face is turned to the left, and her hair is pulled back. She is standing on what appears to be a green cloth or mat, with a small object resembling a stick or branch lying on the ground beside her. The background of the image is a light beige color, with Japanese writing in black ink scattered around the woman. The writing is arranged vertically on either side of her, with some characters appearing to be larger than others. The overall effect of the image is one of elegance and serenity, with the woman's flowing garment and peaceful expression creating a sense of calm. The use of muted colors and simple composition adds to the image's understated beauty. The title of the image is "Onna no Daruma" by Keiri.

Artwork Details

Date
1835?
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
545 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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