The image depicts two women in a room. The woman on the left sits on the floor with her knees bent to one side. Her hair is pulled back and she wears a kimono with a floral pattern. She holds a comb in her right hand and appears to be styling her hair. To her left sits a small table with a box on it and a larger box beside it. The woman on the right stands, descending a staircase. She wears a kimono with a checkered pattern at the hem and holds a tray with both hands. A small tree grows beside the staircase. The background shows a wall with a sliding panel depicting clouds, and a verandah is visible through a window or opening.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1730
- Medium:
- Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 407 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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