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Young Woman and Girl at Gate

Ryūryūkyo Shinsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman wearing a patterned kimono walks toward a gate. A girl holds the woman's kimono. The woman wears a head covering. Both have their hair pulled up. They walk on a small hill with grass. A tree grows on the hill. A building with a tiled roof and a gate made of wood are on the right. The background fades to cream. The image includes Japanese writing throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 442 px
Museum record:
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