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TŌYŌ, OKAMOTO (1891–1969)

In the grounds of the Heian Shrine

1925-29

Gelatin silver print | RCIN 2862272

Photograph of three young women dressed in elaborate silk kimono in the grounds of the Heian shrine in Kyoto. The group is depicted walking alongside the edge of the scenic Seiho-ike pond. Two additional women are approaching from behind (left), party concealed by the tree trunk of a blossoming weeping cherry tree. The wooden Taihei-Kaku bridge is visible in the background.


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