Courtesan

About this work

A woman in a long, flowing robe stands on a grassy path, holding a fan and a scroll. Her dark blue and red outfit has gold trim, and her hair is styled neatly with a black bow. Behind her, a tree branch with white flowers stretches across the top of the painting. The bright colors and flowing lines make her look like she’s in motion, even though she’s standing still. The background is simple, keeping all the focus on her. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this in person.