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The Man Outside

Suzuki Harunobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of two women. One woman sits on a tatami mat floor with her knees pulled up to her chest. She wears a kimono with a patterned skirt. Her black hair is pulled back and adorned with a headpiece. A tray with a cup and a small bowl sits beside her. In the background, a red wall features three rectangular windows. Through one window, another woman's face is visible.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1770
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
118 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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