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One of the Seven Komachi: Amagoi (Praying for Rain)

Isoda Koryūsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print depicts four women outdoors. Three women wear identical outfits. They have on kimonos in a vibrant pink color with black and white details. Their hair is styled in the same updo and adorned with small decorative pieces. A fourth woman stands to their left; she wears a gray and pink kimono. Her hair is styled differently than the other women. The background features a beige sky with dark clouds. A full moon or sun is visible. A tree with orange flowers and a wooden fence are on the left.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
471 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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