

The image shows a long, narrow, vertical piece of artwork titled "Pleasure Quarters" by Suga Mitsusada. The artwork is in black and white. The artwork has a dark border with a leaf-like pattern on either side. The border at the top and bottom is not visible. The artwork depicts a seated woman in traditional Japanese clothing, playing a stringed instrument. She sits on the floor with her legs tucked under her, and she faces right. She has dark hair pulled back. The instrument has a long neck and a round body. Above the woman, there is a small rectangular section with a plant depicted. The background of the artwork has Japanese writing in black ink. The background behind the artwork is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 506 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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