

The image depicts a woman writing a letter; she is titled Courtesan Writing a Letter. The artist is Kaigetsudō Doshin. The woman sits on the floor with her legs tucked to one side. She wears a blue kimono with white flowers and red and gold accents. The kimono's obi is dark green with white flowers. Her hair is long and dark, with two white ribbons on either side. The woman holds a large piece of paper on her lap and a writing brush in her right hand. The background is a solid beige color, bordered by a brown patterned frame with a black and gold geometric design at the top and bottom.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1715
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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