

The image shows an open book with two pages featuring black and white illustrations of women in traditional Japanese clothing. The pages are yellowed with age and have a black line border around the edges. The left page depicts a woman sitting on the floor with her back to the viewer, wearing a striped top and a long skirt, holding an object in her hands. She appears to be in a room with a window or doorway behind her, and what looks like a roof or awning above. The right page shows a woman sitting on a low platform or bench, wearing a kimono, and working on a loom. She has her hair pulled back and is focused on her work. The background of both pages is simple, with minimal details, allowing the viewer to focus on the women and their activities. The overall style of the illustrations is traditional Japanese, with simple lines and minimal color. The title of the book is "Sketchbook of One Hundred Women (Manga hyakujo) 漫画百女" by Aikawa Minwa 合川珉和.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 1814, ninth month (Bunka 11)
- Medium:
- Woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 400 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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