「文齊側五行火 花街細見合」|Courtesan by a Lantern, “Fire,” from the series Five Elements for the Bunsai Poetry Group, a Guide to the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters
1820
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1820
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This painting shows a woman in a kimono standing next to a lantern. The lantern is tall and has a square shape with a pointed roof. The woman is wearing a colorful kimono with a pattern of red, green, and white. She has her hair tied up and is looking down. The background of the painting is dark, which makes the lantern and the woman stand out. The overall mood of the painting is quiet and peaceful. If you're interested in learning more about Japanese art, you might want to check out the work of artist Totoya Hokkei.
