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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print of three women outdoors. The print is divided into three panels. The left panel shows a woman in a peach-colored kimono with floral designs, holding a fan, and standing near a large tree. The middle panel depicts a woman sitting on a low table or bench, wearing a purple kimono with red and white floral designs. The right panel features a woman in a blue kimono with red and green floral designs, standing and holding a fan. The women have black hair styled in buns and wear traditional Japanese footwear. In the background, a large tree with drooping branches and a few buildings are visible. The sky is light blue and gray. Small yellow petals are scattered around the women. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side of the print.

Artwork details

Date:
1895
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 299 px
Museum record:
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