豊原国周筆 当世庶民風俗画帖|Artisans, Beauties, and Annual Events
The Met
Artist: Toyohara Kunichika(Japanese, 1835–1900)
Date: 1874
Department: Asian Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Thirty paintings mounted as an accordion album; ink, color, gold and gold flecks on silk
Dimensions: Image (each): 11 7/8 × 13 1/8 in. (30.2 × 33.3 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2021
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A standing woman in a kimono holds a white object, another seated at a low table
Detailed Description
The artwork depicts a scene with two women in traditional attire, set against a light, speckled background. The main panel is on the right, with a partial panel visible on the far left. In the central panel, a woman stands on the left, facing right, dressed in a dark blue kimono with a white floral pattern and a green outer garment. Her hair is styled in an elaborate updo with dark ornaments. She holds a long, flowing white object, possibly a wig or a piece of fabric, which extends downwards. Several tiny, colorful figures, appearing to be children or small dolls, are depicted interacting with this white object, some climbing on it, others near its base. One small figure in red is visible near the standing woman's waist. To the right, another woman is seated on the floor, facing left, dressed in a teal-green kimono with a patterned hem and a purple inner garment. Her hair is also styled in an elaborate updo with golden, spiky ornaments. She holds a small white piece of paper in her hands, looking down at it. In front of her is a low, rectangular black table with a yellow surface patterned with red flowers. On the table are various items, including a red container, a brush, and other small objects. A fan lies on the floor near her. The background of this central panel is a light beige or cream color, with a fine, speckled texture. A red seal with black characters, appearing to read "春信", is visible near the bottom left of this panel. To the far left, a portion of another panel is visible, showing the trunk of a light-colored tree with delicate pink blossoms. Below the tree, a red and blue object, possibly part of a palanquin or carriage, is partially visible. The right edge of the central panel is bordered by a vertical strip of gold-colored paper with a repeating geometric pattern in dark blue.
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