A lady sitting on the floor, wearing a kimono with a blue, red, and white wave pattern. Her hair is styled in an updo with a fur pompom. She is seated on a floor with a low table in front of her. The table has a book and a tray on it. Behind her is a wall with sliding panels. One panel has a mountain scene and another has Japanese writing. A hanging scroll with blue and white peacock feathers is on the left. The woman's left elbow is on her knee and her hand is on her head. She appears to be lost in thought.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1820
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 582 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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