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Courtesan and New Year Decoration

Katsukawa Shuntei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Woodblock print of a courtesan; woman wearing a predominantly black and red kimono; kimono has white, blue, and green floral patterns; woman holds a closed fan; woman faces to the right; elaborate hair styled up; headwear on top of hair; seated; left leg tucked in, right leg extended; New Year's decoration with pine branches to the right. Katsukawa Shuntei, Courtesan and New Year Decoration.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1816
Medium:
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
555 × 624 px
Museum record:
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