

A traditional Japanese woodblock print titled 'Two Figures' created by Okumura Masanobu. The print features two women facing each other. The woman on the left wearing a kimono with a geometric pattern and a checkered obi stands with her body angled slightly to the right. The woman on the right wearing a kimono with a floral pattern holds a large parasol over her head with her right hand and a stick in her left hand. The woman on the right's body angled slightly to the left as she looks down at the woman on the left. The woman on the left has a hairstyle with two buns on the side of her head and wears a kimono with a more subdued color palette. The woman on the right has her hair styled in a similar fashion and wears a kimono with more vibrant colors. The background of the print is a light brown color with some darker brown spots and lines. The print includes some Japanese text written vertically on the left side.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 449 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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