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Segawa Kikunojō III in the Role of Ōiso no Tora

Katsukawa Shunkō

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese woodblock print of a woman in traditional dress. The woman is standing, turned slightly to her left. Her kimono has a white base color with red, green, and purple designs. The kimono has a wide red and green patterned sash. She wears a large, white headpiece that covers her hair. Her left arm is bent at the elbow, and her right arm extends outward. The background features a wall with a decorative panel. The panel displays white and gray designs on a darker background. The floor appears to be a light brown color. The print is rendered in muted tones, with a beige background. The overall style is traditional Japanese ukiyo-e.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1790
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
286 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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