Geisha Standing Beside a Shamisen Case

Geisha Standing Beside a Shamisen Case

Kitagawa Utamaro II

1810

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a geisha standing beside a shamisen case. She's dressed in a traditional kimono, with a patterned obi tied around her waist. Her hair is styled in an updo, adorned with long pins. The geisha's kimono is a beautiful shade of orange, with intricate white floral patterns. The obi adds a pop of color and texture to the overall design. The shamisen case beside her is a subtle detail that adds depth to the composition. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.

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