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Three Women Enjoying Literary Pursuits

Katsukawa Shunchō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman on the left stands with her body facing left and her head turned right; she wears a kimono with a pink and dark red pattern and a yellow obi; she has a black and yellow headpiece. The woman on the right sits cross-legged on the floor; she wears a kimono with a white and red pattern and a pink obi; she holds a book and has a black hairpiece on her head. The woman in front lies on her stomach on the floor; she wears a black kimono with a red sash; she reads from a book on the floor. The background shows a garden with green hills, trees, and a small body of water; a hanging birdcage and a fence are also visible. The image has a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 1780s
Medium
One sheet of a triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
410 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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