

Colorful woodblock print of two women in a room. The woman on the left sits cross-legged on the floor facing right, wearing a kimono with red, purple, and gold designs; she holds a branch with white flowers. The woman on the right sits on a low table with a cylindrical object on it and wears a kimono with black, red, and purple designs. The room has a teal floor and walls with gold trim and blue panels. There is a large window in the background with a view of a tree with pink blossoms and mountains. An oval tray with a floral design and a red tag lies on the floor in front of the woman on the left. The image features intricate designs and patterns throughout.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1853
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 434 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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