Playing the Koyo, A Lady from Nagoya of the Kōka Era (1844-48), from the series Thirty-six Elegant Selections
Colorful woodblock print depicts a woman playing a stringed instrument called a Koto. The woman sits cross-legged on the floor with her head bowed. She wears a purple kimono with a floral pattern, red and gold obi, and red and green hair ornaments. Her black hair is pulled back and adorned with pins. A red lantern sits on the floor to her left. A low wooden table with a fabric-covered object sits in front of her. The room has a green floor, sliding doors with white paper panels, and a window with a view of a garden. The garden features a stone lantern, plants, and a flowering tree. The print has a beige border with Japanese text. The overall color palette is muted with a focus on earth tones, reds, and greens.
Artwork details
- Dimensions:
- 641 × 900 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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