Nap
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- The Art of Japan
- Image courtesy of
- The Art of Japan
Description
A woman with dark hair pinned up and adorned with a small floral ornament lies asleep, her head resting on her arm against a pale green robe patterned with dark butterflies. She wears a soft pink under-layer at the collar, and the background is a solid deep red. The composition is a close, cropped bust view emphasizing her closed eyes and relaxed features. Woodblock print titled "Nap" by Torii Kotondo; year unknown.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nap was created by Torii Kotondo (鳥居言人).
Nap depicts bijin-ga and portraits.