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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese-style painting on paper depicting a scene with five women indoors. The women wear traditional kimonos in various colors including red, purple, and green with intricate designs. Their hair is styled in traditional Japanese updos. They sit on a tatami mat floor. There are low tables and small stools. In the background, a cityscape with trees and buildings is visible through a window. A hanging lantern and curtains are also present. The artwork appears to be a woodblock print. The title "Chiyoda Castle" and the artist's name are included.

Artwork details

Date:
1895
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 300 px
Museum record:
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