

Two Women Reclining on the Floor of a Room and Reading a Book
Black and white drawing of two women on floor. Women wearing traditional Japanese clothing. One woman reclining on floor with head resting on her hands. Other woman sitting on floor with her legs tucked under her. Open book on floor between them. Background shows a room with tatami flooring and sliding doors. A small tree in a pot visible. Outside scene through window with roofs and trees.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1730
- Medium
- Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 379 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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