Triptych print with six women sewing; women wear colorful kimonos; some have hair decorations; each sits at table with cushioned stool; some sew by hand, one uses sewing machine; fabric and sewing supplies scattered about; rectangular red box on left; wall has a hanging scroll with flowers; background light beige.
Artwork details
- Date:
- September 3rd, 1887
- Medium:
- Triptych of woodblock prints (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 307 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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