A Courtesan Seated on a Veranda Playing a Shamisen
Ōmori Yoshikiyo
Description
This print shows a courtesan in heavy kimono playing a shamisen, a three-stringed instrument. She sits on the edge of the veranda in front of a house.
Subject Matter:
A shamisen is a traditional Japanese instrument played with a plectrum called a "bachi". It is derived from the Chinese instrument "sanxian".
Physical Description:
This print depicts a single figure playing an instrument, the shamisen. The figure is seated and printed in black and white with pops of orange color.
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