

A Japanese-style artwork depicting a person wearing a kimono with a floral pattern lying on the ground next to an ornate box. The kimono has a black background with pink flowers, green leaves, and beige accents. The person is lying on their side on a red circular object. The box beside them is brown with a gold swirling pattern and has an open lid revealing a red interior with white polka dots and another compartment. The box also contains two white circular objects. There are two sewing needles with red and green threads lying in front of the box. The background of the artwork is beige with Japanese writing in black and red ink. The artwork is titled "Lady's Work-Box and Bed Clothing" and is by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1816
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 459 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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