青楼美人合|Two Girls Play the Finger Game of Kitsume Ken
1748
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1748
ink
From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
Dominant colour
青楼美人合|Two Girls Play the Finger Game of Kitsume Ken is a 1748 ink by Suzuki Harunobu, a Baroque work, depicting playing, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.
This print shows two women in colorful kimonos sitting on the floor. One holds a small red box, while the other points at it. Their robes have bold patterns, and both wear hairpieces with pins. The background is plain, keeping focus on their gestures and bright fabrics. The women seem to be playing a simple game with the box—maybe guessing or choosing something inside. The artist used flat colors and clean lines, which makes the scene feel lively but calm. Look up Suzuki Harunobu to see more prints like this.
