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Drama of Areshi Soga

Ishikawa Toyonobu

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of two women in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman on the left has a striped kimono with orange, blue and white colors. A floral pattern adorns the sleeves and lower hem. The woman on the right wears a kimono with green and peach-colored floral designs. Both women have black hair styled in buns on top of their heads. They stand in front of a low wall with a large window looking out onto a tree with long hanging branches. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side of the image. The artist's signature is written near the bottom right. A small rectangular seal is located in the bottom-left corner. The background of the print is a light beige color.

Artwork Details

Date
1711–1785
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
303 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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