Two women, likely geishas, are depicted in traditional Japanese attire. The woman on the right is taller and stands behind the other, holding a tray with a bowl on it. Her kimono has a pink lining and a patterned blue and white outer layer. She wears her black hair in an updo adorned with multiple hairpins. The woman on the left sits and holds a shamisen, an instrument with a long neck and body. Her kimono is purple with white spots and she also wears her black hair in an updo with hairpins. A candle on a stand is positioned to the left. The background is a muted beige color.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 604 × 900 px
- Museum record:
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