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Benzaiten, the Goddess of Music and Good Fortune, by Tosa Mitsuoki, unspecified, 1700

Benzaiten, the Goddess of Music and Good Fortune

Tosa Mitsuoki

1700

unspecified

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston

Dominant colour

Overview

Benzaiten, the Goddess of Music and Good Fortune is a 1700 unspecified by Tosa Mitsuoki, a Ukiyo-e work, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Who painted this?
Tosa Mitsuoki
When & what style?
1700 · Ukiyo-e
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts Boston

About this work

The painting depicts a woman sitting on a rocky outcropping, playing a stringed instrument. She wears a long, flowing robe with green accents and a crown on her head. The background is a warm, beige color. A closer look reveals the intricate details of the woman's clothing and the instrument she plays. The rocky outcropping beneath her adds a sense of depth to the scene. This painting is reminiscent of the work of Japanese artist Tosa Mitsuoki.

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