Artwork preview

A Woman Carrying a Child on Her Back near the Entrance to a Temple

Isoda Koryūsai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a woman wearing a traditional Japanese kimono, carrying a child on her back. She is positioned in front of a temple entrance. The woman's kimono has a brown top and long, flowing beige sleeves and skirt. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears geta sandals. The child on her back is partially obscured but appears to be wearing a light-colored garment. In the background, a black boat-like structure is visible at the top. The image features Japanese text written vertically along the right and left edges. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown and beige dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
123 × 621 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette