The image depicts a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, standing on a brown surface, likely representing a floor or ground. She faces left, with her body angled slightly towards the viewer. Her dark hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a hairpin. The kimono features a predominantly white base with intricate designs in orange, red, gray, and black. A prominent orange and gray striped section is visible on the lower part of the kimono. She holds a fan in her right hand, which is raised behind her. The background consists of a light brown upper section and a darker brown lower section, resembling a horizon line. A signature or text in Japanese characters appears in the bottom-right corner.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1772
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 280 × 623 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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