The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Vesper Bell of the Temple of Great Buddha" by Kitao Shigemasa. Two women are shown, one kneeling on the left and the other sitting on the right. The woman on the left wears a black kimono with a wave design and an orange obi. The woman on the right wears an orange kimono with a white obi and brown sleeves. Both women have black hair styled in traditional Japanese fashion and wear hats with orange bands. The background features a light brown color with Japanese writing in black ink. An orange dresser with two drawers is visible on the left side, with a covered object on top. The woman on the right holds a round object, possibly a fan. The overall scene presents a serene and intimate moment between the two women.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1778
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 419 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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