Head of a Courtesan

Artist Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, 1753 - 1806)

Series Publisher Tsuruya Kiemon

Place of ManufactureAsia

Mediumwoodcut Medium Remarks: coloured inks

DimensionsOverall: 36.6 x 24 cm

ClassificationsFINE ART

Credit LineGift of Miss Katherine McEwen

Object number1950.007.001

DescriptionThe woman portrayed in the print is probably a geisha. Her beautiful robe & elaborate coiffure show the latest fashion. Of particular interest are the very fine lines which make up the hair where it meets her pale skin. The wisps of hair at the back of this woman's neck have an erotic appeal to the Japanese.

Status

Not on view