A Man in a Kneeling Posture Bending Forward and Listening to an Oiran who is Playing the Shamisen
The image depicts a man and a woman. The man is kneeling on the left side, with his head bowed down and his body leaning forward. He is wearing a kimono with a floral design on the sleeve. The woman sits on the right side, playing a shamisen. She wears a kimono with a floral pattern and has her hair styled in a bun. Above them, there are three objects: a small basket, a low table with a dish on it, and a small tray. The background of the image is beige-colored paper. The woman's kimono has a large floral pattern. The man has a shaved head. The woman's instrument has three strings and a round object at the top.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1705–7
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 435 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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