Beautiful Lady

Chōkōsai Eishō Japanese

early 19th century

Not on view

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Title: Beautiful Lady
Artist: Chōkōsai Eishō (Japanese, 1793–99)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: early 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Dimensions: Image: 37 13/16 x 10 1/2 in. (96 x 26.6 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.9.66
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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