初代瀬川菊之丞の傾城図|The Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of a Courtesan Reading a Letter
1744
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1744
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in a kimono, standing with her head down and eyes closed. She is holding a letter in her left hand, and her right hand is curled around it. The kimono has a floral pattern with yellow, orange, and white colors. The woman's hair is styled in two buns on top of her head, and she is wearing a small hat. The background of the painting is a light brown color, which gives it a warm and intimate feel. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of serenity and contemplation. You might want to look up more works by the artist, Ishikawa Toyonobu.
