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Utagawa Kunisada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful Japanese woodblock print. Two people in traditional Japanese clothing. The person on the left is standing, wearing a blue kimono with a red and white lining and a floral pattern, a black and gold obi, and a floral headpiece. The person on the right is sitting on the floor, wearing a blue and white kimono with a floral pattern. There is a red and gold box on the floor to the left. There is a small table with a black frame and a yellow and brown patterned roof behind the sitting person. The background includes a tree with pink blossoms, green hills, and a body of water. A white banner with Japanese writing on the right side.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
454 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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