

The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print titled "Two Courtesans" by Ryūryūkyo Shinsai. The print features two women in traditional Japanese clothing, known as kimonos, with vibrant colors and intricate designs. The woman on the left sits on the floor, wearing a predominantly orange kimono with green and white accents, and a matching hat adorned with flowers. She holds a branch with blossoms in her right hand and a fan in her left. The woman on the right stands beside a railing, dressed in a black and white kimono with a green and gold floral pattern, and wears a black hat. The background includes Japanese text written vertically on the left side and a small rectangular text box on the upper right. The railing behind the standing woman features green panels bordered by orange wood. The print's background is a light beige color with a darker beige border. A small white rectangle at the bottom center displays the year "1918".
Artwork Details
- Medium
- Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 557 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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