The image depicts a woman sitting on the floor wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. The kimono is predominantly beige with red and green accents. The woman's hair is black and styled in an updo adorned with a tan hairpiece that resembles feathers or straw. Her face is white with subtle facial features. She sits on a green object, possibly a cushion or pillow. The background of the image is beige. The artwork is titled "The Hell Courtesan" and created by Seikei.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 19th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 326 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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