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Bellflowers (Asagao), from the series Genji in Fashionable Modern Guise (Fūryū yatsushi Genji: Asagao)

Chōbunsai Eishi 鳥文斎栄之

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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