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Mirror of the Beauties of the Green-houses (Seirō bijin awase sugata kagami) 青楼美人合姿鏡

Katsukawa Shunshō 勝川春章

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two-page spread from a book with traditional Japanese woodblock prints. Left page: A woman sits at a low table, wearing a kimono with a floral pattern. The woman's kimono has a dark floral design on a light background. She sits on the floor with her legs tucked under her. The low table in front of her holds a small box, a cup, and other items. A red curtain hangs above her. Right page: Three women surround a brazier. Two women wear kimonos with orange and white stripes. One woman kneels by the brazier; another stands behind her, touching her hair. The third woman stands to the right, wearing a kimono with a floral design. The brazier sits on a patterned tile floor. Background shows a wall with a window and a tree. Japanese characters are written in black ink throughout both pages. The pages are yellowed with age and have visible signs of wear.

Artwork Details

Date
1776
Medium
Ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
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