『東風俗福づくし 大 礼ふく』|“Ceremonial Attire” from the series An Array of Auspicious Customs of Eastern Japan (Azuma fūzoku, fukuzukushi: Tairei fuku)
1889
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1889
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting depicts a scene with four individuals, one man and three women, in a room with a light blue wall and a patterned floor. The man is dressed in a black and red jacket with white pants, while the women wear traditional Japanese clothing, including a green kimono with red flowers and a blue kimono with red and blue flowers. The room features a chandelier and a window with a curtain. The women are kneeling on the floor, with one holding a fan and another looking up at the man. The atmosphere appears to be one of ceremony or celebration, with the man's attire suggesting a formal occasion. The painting's attention to detail and use of color create a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. To learn more about this style of art, explore the Impressionism movement.
