Wisteria Maiden, second half 18th century, Tsukioka Settei, Japanese, 1710 - 1786, 32 3/4 × 11 11/16 in. ( × cm) (image)63 × 15 15/16 in. ( × cm) (without rollers), Ink and color on silk, Japan, Nikuhitsu ukiyo-e, The Wisteria Maiden was a favorite subject of Ōtsue, folk paintings made in the town of Ōtsu. The paintings were believed to have auspicious properties; those hoping for a good match in marriage might buy a picture of the Maiden. The character later appeared in kabuki theater and was so popular that an entire play was eventually written around her.

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