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A Group of Women, One Man and a Boy on a Bridge

Katsukawa Shunchō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-panel artwork depicting a group of people on a bridge. The group consists of seven women, one man, and one boy. The women wear kimonos in various colors and patterns, including pink, peach, green, yellow, and red. Some kimonos have white or gold designs. The man wears a beige robe with black and white stripes underneath and black shoes. The boy wears a yellow robe. The figures are standing on a bridge with a railing. In the background, there is a body of water and a cityscape. The sky is light-colored. The artwork style is traditional Japanese woodblock printing. The color palette is muted, with earth tones dominating the scene.

Artwork Details

Medium
Diptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 445 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette