『雛形若菜の初模様 つたや内 人まち』|The Courtesan Hitomachi of the Tsutaya Brothel, from the series “A Pat-tern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (“Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyō”)
1778
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1778
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Three women in long robes and tall black hats stand side by side. The middle figure holds a fan and wears a wide-sleeved pink-and-gold kimono with peacock feathers. The other two tilt their heads slightly, one holding a fan too. The background is plain, so the bright colors stand out. The middle woman’s robe has a family crest on her sleeve. This print was made to show off new designs for kimonos each year. Next, look up The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see more prints like this.
