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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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