

The image is a traditional Japanese woodblock print featuring a scene with multiple women. A group of women, wearing kimonos in various colors, are gathered on the left side, walking towards the right. Some women are standing under red canopies, while others are walking on a wooden deck or standing on a raised wooden platform. The women on the platform wear kimonos with floral patterns; one is wearing a red kimono, another purple, and the one on the far right is wearing a black kimono. A large tree is visible behind the women on the platform. In the background, there are trees and hills, with a light-colored sky. The title "Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women)" and artist "Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu" are associated with the image. The print is rendered in muted colors, with a mix of soft pastels and deeper tones. Vertical Japanese text is visible on the right side of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1895
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 299 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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