

Okumura Masanobu's "Bedroom Scene" shows a man and woman on a large bed in a bedroom, with the man positioned on top of the woman. The couple is depicted in a dynamic pose; the man faces right. The woman's kimono is white with red and purple flowers. A man and a woman are also shown through an open window. A tray with two sake cups sits on the floor. The room contains Japanese writing on a hanging scroll and on the wall. A landscape scene is visible through two open windows. The artwork's color palette is predominantly tan with black, red, and green accents.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1739
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper (hand colored)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 433 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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