

Honoring the Three Gods of Poetry: Women Composing Poems
Colorful woodblock print divided into three panels. The scene depicts a room with yellow tatami flooring and white sliding doors. In the background, a low wall with a green plant on the left and a white wall with small paintings on the right are visible. The room contains thirteen women. The women wear kimonos in various colors and designs. Some women are sitting on the floor, one is standing near the wall on the left, and two are standing on the right side. The women are engaged in activities such as looking at books or writing. The composition style is traditional Japanese ukiyo-e.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1792
- Medium:
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 598 × 294 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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