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A Courtesan with Morning-glories on the Background

Utamaro II

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman with long black hair and a green, black, and gold kimono sits on the ground, running her hand through her hair. A yellow headpiece similar to a headband sits on her head. A vine with green leaves and purple and yellow flowers grows behind her. A narrow white rectangle with black and red Japanese characters is on the right. The woman's kimono has a complex design featuring various patterns, including stripes and floral motifs. The background of the image is a light beige color with darker beige spots.

Artwork details

Medium:
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
412 × 624 px
Museum record:
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