

Prosperity of the Family (Ehon sakae gusa) 絵本栄家種
Two-page spread from a book. Two depictions of people in traditional Japanese clothing in interior settings with tatami flooring. Left image: - A woman sits on the floor at a low table with a child to her right. - The child is on the floor writing on a long piece of paper. - A man sits on the floor to their left. - A boy crouches on the floor between the man and a woman. Right image: - A woman sits on the floor with a child on her lap. - A child sits behind her to the right. - A small dog stands on the floor to their right. - A woman and a child crouch on the floor to their left. The people wear traditional Japanese clothing. Backgrounds feature elements like sliding doors, tatami mats, and low tables.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1790
- Medium
- Two volumes; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 464 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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