Two Ladies on a Verandah, One with Fan, the Other Threading a Needle
Two women on a verandah, one with a fan, the other threading a needle. The woman on the left sits on the floor beside a low table with a teapot and cups. She holds a long piece of fabric and a fan. The woman on the right stands beside a small table with a box on it. She holds thread and a needle. Both wear traditional Japanese clothing with intricate designs. They stand on a verandah with a red railing. The background has a brown wall with blue and white designs. The floor has a patterned tile design. The women wear headpieces. The image is a diptych, with two panels side by side.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 19th century
- Medium:
- Diptych of woodblock prints (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 338 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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