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The Actor Segawa Kikunojo 3rd in a Female Role

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman stands on a veranda or balcony, facing right. She wears a traditional Japanese kimono with a peach, black, gold and gray design. The kimono has a long train. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a traditional Japanese headpiece. A white object lies on the floor beside her. The background features a sliding door with a grid pattern and a low wall with plants and trees.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1780
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
293 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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