八島岳亭画 『和歌三神』 衣通姫|Sotoori-hime (early 5th century), One of the Three Gods of PoetryFrom the Spring Rain Collection (Harusame shū), vol. 1
1824
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1824
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a long, flowing red robe with blue-green patterns. Her hair is pulled back, and she holds a fan in one hand. The fabric has swirling designs, and her sleeves are wide and loose. The text beside her is Japanese poetry, which ties her to a story about gods of poetry. This kind of print was made for sharing among friends. Next, look up Yashima Gakutei to see more of his work.
