

The image depicts a traditional Japanese artwork titled "Two Children by a Well Curb" by Kubo Shunman. The artwork features a drawing on a beige background. Two children are leaning on a square wooden well curb with a handle on one side. The children are both wearing traditional Japanese clothing with red and gold patterns. The child on the left is slightly taller than the other child on the right. The taller child wears a predominantly red kimono with gold accents; the other child wears a kimono with red flowers on a gold background. Sparse green and brown vegetation surrounds the well curb. A tall bush-like plant with sparse leaves is to the left of the children. The artwork includes Japanese writing in black ink, arranged vertically on the left, right and upper right side. The writing on the right appears to be a poem or lyrics. The overall composition presents a serene and contemplative scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1796, year of the dragon
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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