A woman wearing a black and red kimono sits on a patterned rug on the floor, holding a shamisen. The shamisen is a traditional Japanese instrument with a long neck and three strings. It rests on her lap. Her hair is styled in an updo, and she sits on a floor with tatami mats. There is a window or shoji screen behind her through which a tree and body of water are visible. The painting shows boats on the water outside and trees on distant shore. The woman's clothing is intricately designed. The artwork has a light brown border around it with a floral pattern. The woman's posture and the position of her hands on the shamisen suggest she is playing it.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 19th century
- Medium:
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 298 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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