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Teahouse in Shinagawa

Torii Kiyonaga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene. A group of seven people, six women and one man are gathered. The women wear kimonos in various colors and patterns, including red, blue, black, and white. Three women stand on the right side. The man and two women sit on the floor on the left side, and two women sit on the floor on the right side. The people on the floor sit on a tatami mat. There are various objects on the floor, including a tray with objects on it, and a box. In the background, there is a window with a view of a body of water with boats. Mountains are visible in the distance.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1783
Medium:
Diptych of woodblock prints; ink with color reprinted and revamped on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 448 px
Museum record:
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