The First Month

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene. A group of people are gathered on green tatami mats inside a room. The room features a sliding door with a green panel and a wooden frame. A wooden deck or porch is visible outside. There are seven people in the room. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing called kimonos. One person stands on the deck. They hold a bottle and pour liquid into a cup. A small table with a plant sits on the deck. The people on the floor sit in a circle. One person pours liquid from a teapot into a cup. A small low table and a stool are in front of them. The stool holds a box and a dish with a plant. The background features a green wall with a window on the left side. A plant is on the right side. A white banner with Japanese writing hangs on the wall. Japanese writing is printed vertically on the left side of the image. The title and artist are written as "The First Month" by Ishikawa Toyomasa.