Head of a Courtesan
PaintingsJapanese19th century

Head of a Courtesan

Late Edo period, 19th century

Artists

Utagawa Kuniyoshi 歌川国芳Artist
Classification
Paintings
Medium
Fan-shaped ukiyo-e painting framed as an album leaf; ink and color on paper
Culture
Japanese
Period
Edo period, 1615-1868
Century
19th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

26.8 x 52.2 cm (10 9/16 x 20 9/16 in.)

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