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Drama of Hikeyahike Kanhiki Dojoji

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triptych woodblock print, three panels. Left panel: A man with short black hair wearing a beige yukata with orange lining over a black garment; standing on a beige floor; wearing white socks; beige and white footwear; right hand holding a folded cloth; left hand at chest level; beige wall behind with white cherry blossoms. Center panel: A woman wearing a gold hat; a black kimono with a pink, peach, green and white floral pattern; kimono has pink lining; right hand down by her side; left hand behind her; beige floor; beige wall behind with white cherry blossoms; gold fabric hanging behind. Right panel: A man with short black hair; wearing an orange yukata over a white garment; black garment; white socks; beige and white footwear; right hand holding a folded cloth; left hand at chest level; beige wall behind with white cherry blossoms. Beige background.

Artwork details

Date:
third month of 1780
Medium:
Triptych of woodblock prints (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 449 px
Museum record:
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