Aki|風俗四季歌仙 立秋|First Day of Autumn (Risshu)
1865
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1865
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows two women inside a room with wooden walls and a sliding door. The woman on the left kneels, holding a fan, while the one on the right sits, wearing a red kimono with a small embroidered flower. Outside the door, a hanging lantern and a few steps lead to a garden with trees and a fence. The artist used bold outlines and flat colors, a style that makes the scene feel calm and orderly. The text along the top is in Japanese, hinting at a story or poem tied to the season. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
