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Two Children Playing with Goldfish

Kawanabe Kyōsai 河鍋暁斎

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two children leaning over a wide low bowl of water looking down; background depicts a landscape with plants and mountains. The children are wearing short kimonos and have dark hair. A gold border surrounds the image. The image contains Japanese writing.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Album leaf; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
465 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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