A woodblock print of two women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman in the foreground sits on the floor with her legs tucked to one side, wearing a long, light-colored kimono. Her hair is pulled back into a bun. The woman behind her stands with one arm raised, wearing a long kimono with wide sleeves and a striped pattern. The kimono has light and dark orange sections. Her hair is pulled back and adorned with ornaments. The room has tatami-matted flooring and a raised wooden floor. The walls have sliding doors with a design of birds flying and plants. There is Japanese writing on the right side and near the bottom left.
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 489 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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