Photo of collection object Hell Courtesan — Kawanabe Kyōsai. Hell Courtesan, 1871–89. Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and silver on silk, The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith, 1985.268. cc0.

Hell Courtesan

1871–89

Kawanabe Kyōsai

Kawanabe Kyōsai (Japanese, 1831–1889)

Japanese Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Kawanabe Kyōsai
Classification: Painting
Formatted Medium: Hanging scroll; ink, color, gold, and silver on silk
Medium: Hanging scroll, Ink, color, Gold, silver on silk
Locations: country: Japan
Period: Meiji Period
Departments: Japanese Art
Accession Number: 1985.268
Credit Line: The Kelvin Smith Collection, given by Mrs. Kelvin Smith
Rights Statement: cc0
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