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Shōjō

Katsushika Hokusai

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Japanese-style drawing titled "Shōjō" by Katsushika Hokusai. The artwork features a woman reclining next to a large sake barrel with a flower design on the front. The woman has long hair and wears a traditional kimono with a patterned obi. She appears to be lying on her side on a surface that resembles a futon or a pile of clothing. The barrel next to her has a circular design on the front. Above the woman are four insect-like drawings, possibly bees or flies, and a bunch of fruit or flowers. The background of the image is a light beige color, with some darker spots and marks. The overall style of the drawing is simple and traditional Japanese.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 434 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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