A Courtesan Followed by a Girl Attendant Carrying a Doll
A woman wearing a kimono with a design walks to the right. Her hair is styled in a bun on top of her head with sticks protruding. A girl follows her, holding a doll and wearing a kimono. The woman's kimono has a design and a train. The background features a wall with Japanese writing and a window or opening with a curved top. A shelf or ledge with plants is visible. The color palette includes shades of brown, beige, and black. The woman and girl are in profile, with the woman's face turned down and the girl's towards her.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1723–1792
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 296 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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