Kesa Gozen
Series TitleLegend of Wise Women
Series TitleWomen's Newspaper
Original Language Title女新聞 賢女伝 袈裟御前
Artist
Seisōjo
(Japanese, active 1880s)
CultureJapanese
Date1888
MediumWoodblock print; ink and color on paper
DimensionsImage: 13 5/8 × 9 3/8 inches (34.61 × 23.81 cm)
Framed: 22 3/4 × 15 1/4 inches (57.79 × 38.74 cm)
Framed: 22 3/4 × 15 1/4 inches (57.79 × 38.74 cm)
Credit LineAnonymous gift
Object number2024.30.6
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DescriptionThis is a polychrome ōban woodblock print. It portrays Kesa Gozen's story at the top and the image below. Kesa Gozen sits in front of a screen painting depicting flowers in Rinpa-style. She wears layers of white, red, and light blue robes. She holds a knife in her right hand, while she holds her lengthy, black hair up with her left hand. In front of her are a sheath and two pieces of blank paper. Behind the screen, a koto (string instrument) and a lacquered table are placed. A box closed with cords and a scroll are on the table. Above this scene is a story of Kesa Gozen, written by Ms. Uchida, in the handscroll-shaped cartouche.
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