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Two Beauties at Spring Garden with a Pond

Toyohara Kunichika

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Colorful woodblock print of two women. The taller woman wears a kimono with a red, blue, yellow, and white floral pattern. The woman's kimono has long, flowing sleeves. The woman's hair is styled up with flowers and ribbons. The smaller woman sits and wears a purple kimono with a red and white collar. The smaller woman's hair is styled up with a red and yellow headpiece. The women stand and sit behind a yellow railing. In the background, there is a body of water with trees and land in the distance. The sky has pink clouds. The print has a yellow border. The print is titled "Two Beauties at Spring Garden with a Pond". The print is by Toyohara Kunichika.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2nd month, 1864
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
434 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette