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The Jewel River at Chōfu (Chōfu no Tamagawa)

Suzuki Harunobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, with a light-brown and orange color scheme, and black hair styled in a bun with a yellow headband, is depicted barefoot and leaning forward. She appears to be standing in water, with her left leg slightly raised and her right foot submerged. Her hands are extended over the water, with her right hand above her left. The woman's kimono has a distinctive design, with long, flowing sleeves and a wrap-around style. The background features swirling waves and ripples in the water, drawn in black lines. A small rectangular box with Japanese text is positioned at the top center of the image. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of beige, light brown, and orange dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1768
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
456 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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