Untitled
1782
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1782
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Two women in long robes and tall black hats stand side by side. Their sleeves are wide, and their skirts flow with soft folds. One holds a fan, the other a small object wrapped in cloth. The background is plain, letting their patterned robes stand out in pinks, greys, and golds. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, typical of woodblock prints. The lines are clean, and the details in their clothing are sharp but simple. Look up Kitao Shigemasa to see more prints like this.