The Courtesan Tsukioka of Hyogoya Rolling a Letter (from the series A Selection of Six Authors in the Green Houses)
1794
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1794
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in a traditional Japanese kimono, sitting with her head bowed and her hands holding a long, rolled-up piece of paper. She has a black hair bun adorned with long, thin sticks, and her kimono is a mix of pink, green, and white patterns. The background is a light brown color. The woman's kimono has a floral pattern, and she is sitting in a relaxed position, with her legs tucked under her. The rolled-up paper in her hands appears to be a letter, and she seems to be reading it or preparing to send it. The painting is a beautiful example of Japanese art from the late 18th century. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Kitagawa Utamaro.
