This Japanese woodblock print was created by Kikugawa Eizan. It shows a lady sitting down and writing. What can we learn about this woman? This print is an example of Bijin-ga, a term used for pictures of beautiful women in Japanese ukiyo-e prints. What can we learn about her? Face and hair This woman seems… Continue reading A courtesan seated, writing, early 1800s
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