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Beauty in Snow

Utagawa Kunimasa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A framed vertical rectangular image depicting a Japanese woman wearing a gray kimono with a red and black design inside, a black and gold patterned outer kimono, and a large black and gold umbrella with white polka dots. She stands on snow-covered ground, holding white flowers. In the background, a low stone wall and snow-covered trees are visible. The frame features a dark border with a gold floral pattern. Title: Beauty in Snow. Artist: Utagawa Kunimasa.

Artwork details

Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
275 × 625 px
Museum record:
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