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Utagawa Kunisada

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print with two women on a balcony overlooking the water. The woman on the right wears a blue kimono with white flowers and has her black hair pulled up with gold adornments. She wears a red under kimono and has her right arm extended. The woman on the left sits on the floor wearing a blue kimono with a red lining. On the floor below the women, there is a yellow and black checkered pattern. Behind them, there is a gray wall with a red sign containing black Japanese characters. A tree and blue water are visible in the background. The print is titled and signed by Utagawa Kunisada.

Artwork Details

Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
429 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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