Female Entertainer with a Koto by Utagawa Toyoharu. A standing woman in an ornate peacock-patterned kimono pauses beside a koto instrument, accompanied by vertical lines of Japanese calligraphy.
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Female Entertainer with a Koto

Utagawa Toyoharu

1785 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant ukiyo-e scene of a woman in a richly decorated kimono standing beside a traditional koto instrument.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with mellow gold warmth — holds a wall without competing for attention.

Often works in
Living Room · Bedroom · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Aged gold, Rich brown, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created by Utagawa Toyoharu around 1785, this elegant painting depicts a female entertainer standing beside a koto. The work is notable for the exquisite detail in her kimono, which features a striking peacock-feather motif, juxtaposed with fluid, expressive calligraphy.

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