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Bedroom Scene

Okumura Masanobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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Palette