Mutsu of Maruebiro, Keisei Eisen, Japanese, 1790 – 1848, Woodblock print in colored ink on paper, This elegantly decorated geisha woman stands before us barefoot. Her forest green obi is partly draped over her shoulder, creating a gesture of movement as she glances behind her towards a table and bedding. A quaint little frame depicts a woman walking amongst a bamboo forest. This print is titled “Mutsu of Maruebiro,” although the reason is unknown., Japan, ca. 1840, theater, Print

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