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Western Clothing from the series An Array of Auspicious Customs of Eastern Japan (Azuma fūzoku, fukuzukushi-Yōfuku)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of three women and a small white dog outdoors. The woman on the right wears a long purple and white dress with a floral pattern, a large bow on the back, and a purple hat adorned with red and yellow decorations. The woman in the middle wears a long green kimono with a red lining and a black hat. The woman on the left wears a red dress with green accents, a green bow at the waist, and a red hat. The women stand on a red carpet with a floral pattern. Behind them is a tree with white blossoms, a body of water, and a bridge. A red sign with Japanese characters is on the right side. The background includes trees and a gray sky.

Artwork Details

Date
1889
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
433 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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