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Miyu
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Miyu

Artist (Japanese, 1848 - 1920)
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks
DimensionsOverall (image/support): 36.9 x 25.2 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineCollection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Object numberSC357
DescriptionIn the foreground are two elaborately dressed courtesans; the one on the left uses a scarf to play with a dog. Beside the right hand courtesan is a barking dog. Behind & to the right of both courtesans is a building with an open door. In the background is a second building, trees & an elaborately dressed man seated in an open palanquin supported by two male carriers
Status
Not on view