「風俗東之錦」 武家の息女と侍女と若党 |A Lady from a Samurai Household with Three Attendants, from the series A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fūzoku Azuma no nishiki)
1820
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1820
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This image depicts a group of four women and one man dressed in traditional Japanese attire, walking in a line. The woman at the center, wearing a yellow kimono, is holding a red and pink fan and is flanked by two women in brown kimonos, one of whom is holding a parasol. The man, dressed in a black kimono, is walking behind them. The group is set against a plain beige background. The women's kimonos feature intricate designs and patterns, adding a touch of elegance to the scene. The parasol held by one of the women adds a pop of color and texture to the image. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Torii Kiyonaga.