The image depicts a Japanese artwork titled "The Iris Garden" by Torii Kiyonaga. Two women are present, one standing and one crouched. The standing woman wears a tan kimono with a white flower pattern and a wide-brimmed straw hat. She holds a fan in her right hand and a folded kimono in her left. The woman on the ground wears a black kimono with white and orange accents, crouched on her knees with her head down. The background features a grassy area with flowers and a wooden fence. A tree branch with green leaves and pink flowers extends from the right side. The color palette is muted, with shades of tan, green, orange, black, and white. The overall composition shows a serene garden scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1784
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 417 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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