

Bellflowers (Asagao), from the series Genji in Fashionable Modern Guise (Fūryū yatsushi Genji: Asagao)
The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene with multiple people wearing kimonos. The scene is divided into sections by sliding doors and partitions. There are approximately 13 people visible. The people are dressed in traditional Japanese clothing, specifically kimonos, with various designs and colors. Some individuals are standing, while others are seated. The background features sliding doors, screens, and walls adorned with patterns, including flowers and geometric shapes. The color palette includes shades of black, white, and various tones of gray and beige. Some people wear traditional Japanese headpieces or have their hair styled in traditional ways. The setting appears to be indoors, with tiled flooring. There are no dominant bright colors; the overall tone is subdued. The composition is detailed with various textures, including wood and fabric. The artwork style suggests it is a woodblock print.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1789–92
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 315 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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