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Chiyoda Castle (Album of Women)

Yōshū (Hashimoto) Chikanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-panel artwork with cream-colored background. Three women wearing colorful kimonos are on the right panel. The woman on the left sits on the floor, in a green kimono with red lining and multicolored flower pattern. A woman stands in the center, in a light purple kimono with multicolored pattern. A woman on the right kneels, wearing a kimono in shades of red, green and white. A cherry blossom tree branch spans across the top of the panels. The left panel depicts a body of water with two koi swimming. The background on the left is a soft blue and white gradient. The artwork features Japanese calligraphy and seals.

Artwork Details

Date
1895
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
598 × 300 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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