The image depicts a Japanese artwork titled "Lady Threading Needle on Verandah" by Yashima Gakutei. The lady sits on the floor in a red and blue kimono with a floral design. Her kimono has a red lining and light green stripes. The lady's hair is styled with a large decorative hairpiece. The lady faces right and holds a thread in her left hand and a needle in her right. The lady sits on a brown floor with a light green pattern. A low red table with items on it sits in front of her. The background features a red railing and a blue sky with white clouds. A tree trunk and a patterned curtain are also visible. The image includes Japanese writing.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 552 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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