A diptych woodblock print featuring silhouettes of men and small illustrations of tea ceremonies.
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This is a diptych, a two-panel woodblock print in the style of Japanese Ukiyo-e. The background is a muted, pale green. **Left Panel:** Features a large, dark silhouette of a man in profile. He has a topknot hairstyle typical of the Edo period. Below his head is a small, dark silhouette of a teacup. Japanese text is written vertically alongside the silhouette. There's a smaller illustration at the top depicting a man and woman in a room, seemingly engaged in a tea ceremony. The man is pouring tea for the woman who is seated on a cushion. **Right Panel:** Mirrors the left panel with a large, dark silhouette of a man in profile. He also has a topknot hairstyle. Below his head is a small, dark silhouette of a teacup. Japanese text is written vertically alongside the silhouette. There's a smaller illustration at the top depicting a man and woman in a room, seemingly engaged in a tea ceremony. The man is pouring tea for the woman who is seated on a cushion. The overall style is minimalist, relying heavily on silhouette and text. The illustrations at the top of each panel provide context, suggesting a theme related to tea, conversation, or perhaps a story about the two men depicted in silhouette.


License: CC0