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Torii Kiyonaga

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A traditional Japanese woodblock print. Two women are present. The woman on the left sits on a low table or bench. The woman on the right stands. Both wear traditional kimonos and hairstyles. A tree branch extends across the top. Japanese characters appear on the right side and near the bottom. The print features a sepia color palette. The artist is Torii Kiyonaga.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
469 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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