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Emperor among Court Ladies

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of a group of people. The man in the center wears a purple and red patterned robe with long white pants. He has black hair combed back with a white mustache-like piece on his forehead. The four women around him wear kimonos. One woman kneels in front of the man; three stand around him. The woman on the left wears a blue robe with pink lining and a floral pattern; she holds a fan. The other three women wear dark-colored kimonos with red and purple accents. The background features pink, red, and white flowers, green trees, and a purple and white cloudy sky. A green pillar is on the right. The entire scene is enclosed by a thin beige border.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1880
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
404 × 625 px
Museum record:
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