初詣|Young Women Visiting a Shinto Shrine
1814
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1814
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two women in long robes climbing stairs toward a red gate with a hexagonal pattern. One woman holds a bundle wrapped in cloth, while the other carries a fan. A boy in a green hat stands below, holding a basket of flowers. Behind them, a lantern hangs on the wall, and there’s a scroll with Japanese writing. The women seem to be visiting a shrine, a common practice in Japanese culture. The bright colors and detailed patterns in their clothing stand out against the simple background. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
