Woodblock print depicting a woman in traditional Japanese clothing, peeking from behind a blue curtain with white Japanese characters. The woman has dark hair styled in a bun with a gold ornament, and wears a black kimono with a red and gray obi; a white cloth is draped over her shoulder. Her kimono has a light blue lining and trim; she wears geta on her feet. A yellow sign with Japanese writing hangs on the right side of the curtain. The background includes a beige wall with a sword handle visible on the left side and Japanese characters written vertically. The print is by Utagawa Kunisada.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 438 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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