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Female Figure Wearing Black Cowl

Torii Kiyonaga

Artwork Details

Female Figure Wearing Black Cowl
late 18th century - early 19th century
Torii Kiyonaga
color woodblock print on paper
36 in. x 8 in. ( 91.4 cm x 20.3 cm )
Museum Purchase
1960/1.142

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Description

Subject Matter:

The woman appears to be rushing to her destination. Torii Kiyonaga is known for his depiction of famous beauties and it can be assumed that the person in this print is such a beauty. 

Physical Description:

This is a depiction of a female figure wearing a black cowl as she walks. There is a tree above her and an inscription on the left edge.

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