『春雨集』 摺物帖歌川国直画 元禄美人|Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1: Genroku-style Courtesan
1814
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1814
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a bright, patterned kimono with floral designs and red accents. She’s holding a fan in one hand and a small bag in the other, standing on a white background. Her hair is styled neatly, and she’s wearing red slippers with black socks. The painting is a type of Japanese woodblock print called *surimono*, often made for private collections. These prints were usually small, detailed, and meant for art lovers. If you like this style, check out Utagawa Kuninao.
