玉屋内 志津賀|A Courtesan
1807
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1807
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman sitting on a low stool, dressed in a long robe with bold blue and white patterns. Her hair is styled high under a black headpiece, and she holds a fan in one hand. The background has a few scattered flowers and a wheel, while a narrow scroll with text sits to her right. Notice how the artist used simple lines and flat colors to focus on her face and clothing. The fan and flowers add small details that make the scene feel alive. Look up Kitagawa Utamaro next to see more of his work.
