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Narihira's Journey to the East

Rekisentei Eiri

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triptych of a Japanese woodblock print. The print depicts a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing standing on a yellow ground. The group consists of one man and six women. The man wears a black hat and a plaid robe; he faces left. The women wear kimonos with various designs, including floral patterns and stripes. The central woman wears a pink kimono and sits on a white and pink object. In the background, there are mountains, a body of water, and a triangular white object. The sky above is beige. The print is signed "Rekisentei Eiri" and features the title "Narihira's Journey to the East".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 305 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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