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Domestic Scene

Yanagawa Shunsui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Domestic Scene by Yanagawa Shunsui: A traditional Japanese-style woodblock print. The scene depicts three people indoors. The individual on the left sits on the floor with their back against a low wall, wearing an orange robe. The person in the middle kneels on a mat beside a low table, wearing a robe with a fish pattern, and appears to be combing their hair. The person on the right stands near a pillar, wearing a long robe, with one arm raised. The background features a window with a grid pattern on the left. A plant is positioned behind the kneeling figure. The room has a tatami mat floor. The color palette is predominantly muted tones of brown, beige, and orange. Japanese characters are written at the top of the print.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
465 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette