Triptych print with nine women in traditional Japanese clothing. The women wear kimonos in various colors including pink, blue, green, and white. Some kimonos have noticeable patterns such as floral designs. The women wear their hair in traditional styles, often with ornaments and have black hair. Some of the women carry umbrellas, one is a parasol. The background on the left side shows a light-colored setting; on the right side, there is a cart or rickshaw with a large wheel and a flat top. The rickshaw's body is decorated with a pattern and has a roof; a pole extends from the top. The overall color of the print is a light tan, with some darker spots and lines indicating age. The artwork is by Utamaro II, titled "Ladies Surrounding a Cart".
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 294 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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