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The Immortal Gama
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The Immortal Gama

Yashima Gakutei · c. 1821 - c. 1822 · color woodcut; blind-stamped; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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A standing courtesan with an origami toad in her hand. The toad identifies the courtesan as Gama, an immortal who is always depicted with a three-legged toad. With one poem.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
surimonocourtesan, hetaera
Credit lineDe onsterfelijke Gama. c. 1821 - c. 1822. Yashima Gakutei. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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