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The Courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya Brothel (Ōgiya no uchi Hanaōgi)

Ichirakutei Eisui

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A woman's head and shoulders, shown in a close-up. The woman faces towards the left side; her head is tilted slightly downwards. Her dark hair is styled in a high bun adorned with a decorative hairpin and a flower; several long and thin objects radiate from the bun. The woman's kimono has a salmon-colored sash. The kimono's sleeves and collar are green and white plaid. The woman holds a round object with spokes. The background is a faded tan color; some Japanese characters are on the left and right sides.

Artwork Details

Date
1790s
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
429 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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