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Geisha Seated

Katsukawa Shuntei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a seated woman in traditional Japanese clothing. The woman has long, dark hair and wears a kimono with a floral pattern. She sits on the floor with her knees bent to one side, one leg tucked underneath the other, and her arms resting on her knees. A large cylindrical object beside her on the floor. Japanese writing in black ink on the top half and on the left side. Gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1795
Medium:
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
190 × 623 px
Museum record:
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