

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork, specifically a triptych, titled "Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women)" by Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu. The artwork features seven women with long black hair and traditional Japanese kimonos, sitting on the floor or on low furniture. The woman on the right sits on a pink and red cushioned area, with her kimono draped around her; she is reclining on her left side. The other six women are sitting cross-legged on the floor. The background of the artwork is a light beige color. The women wear intricately designed kimonos in various colors, including white, red, yellow, and pink. The sitting women are placed on a patterned floor covering. The woman on the far right has low boxes and small items beside her. The other women have low tables, trays, or other items near them. The artwork is a representation of traditional Japanese culture and women.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1895
- Medium
- Woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 299 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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