A Japanese woodblock print depicting a group of people in traditional clothing. The group consists of one man and five women; they are gathered around a low table with a bowl on it. The man and one woman are sitting on a floor cushion, while another man lies on the floor with his head on the lap of a woman sitting on the floor. Two other women sit on floor cushions. All are wearing traditional Japanese kimonos in shades of red, pink and brown. The room has tatami flooring and sliding doors made of wood and paper. A screen with a landscape design stands to the left. A vase with branches and a decorative stand are in the background. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1773
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 382 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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