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Segawa Kikunojō II

Ishikawa Toyonobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A full-body depiction of a woman in a kimono, facing left. The kimono's dominant colors are orange and blue, with intricate designs including floral patterns and geometric shapes. The woman's hair is styled in an updo with a decorative piece on top. Her left leg is slightly bent, and she wears geta-style high heels. The background is a light brown color with darker brown spots and Japanese writing throughout.

Artwork details

Date:
1758
Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
270 × 624 px
Museum record:
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