

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene. Three women in kimonos are on the left side; one kneels by wooden buckets. A woman in a gray kimono stands beside her. In the middle, a woman sits with an infant; another woman stands nearby. On the right, two women in kimonos face each other. The background includes a room with tatami flooring and sliding doors; a shelf with objects and a hanging curtain are visible. The women wear traditional hairstyles and headpieces. The scene appears to be set in a public bathhouse. The color palette includes shades of orange, beige, and black.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1799
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 305 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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