

This image depicts a vertical, rectangular artwork featuring two people and a monkey. The artwork is titled "A Couple of Lovers Playing with a Monkey" by Torii Kiyonaga. The woman on the left wears a black kimono with a red and white striped over-kimonos; her hair is styled in a traditional Japanese updo, and she wears a headpiece. The man on the right wears a red and white striped kimono and a black hat. A small monkey sits on the ground near the couple. In the background, there are several thin branches with leaves hanging down from the top-left corner. The background is a light brown color. The overall design features bold black lines, vibrant colors, and detailed textures.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1780
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 114 × 622 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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