The image shows a black and white drawing of two women sitting in a parlor. The woman on the left sits on the floor with her legs tucked under her, wearing a kimono with a floral pattern. Her hair is pulled back into a bun and she holds a folded fan in her hands. To her left is a stack of books and a vase with flowers. The woman on the right also sits on the floor with her legs tucked under her, wearing a kimono with a floral pattern. Her hair is pulled back into a bun and she holds a stringed instrument. Behind the women is a window with a landscape scene. The background of the drawing is a light beige color. A color palette is visible at the bottom. The artist is Okumura Masanobu and the title is Two Women Seated in a Parlor.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Monochrome woodblock print; ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 483 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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