High Ranking Courtesan
1836
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From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1836
unspecified
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
This painting shows a woman in a traditional Japanese outfit, with a red kimono and a white undergarment. She wears a headdress with long, thin pieces of wood and greenery. Her dark hair is pulled back, and she has a subtle expression. The woman's kimono is decorated with white flowers and green leaves on the red background. Her undergarment has a blue and gold pattern. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The Art Institute of Chicago holds this painting. You can learn more about the artist, Mihata Jôryû, next.