Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 75311

The Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya Brothel

Artist / 作者: Isoda Koryusai磯田湖龍齋
Date / 年代: 1773-1783
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / honolulu
Digital record / 画像記録: 306 × 450 px
Source collection / 所蔵元: Honolulu Museum of Art
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ
Rights / 権利: No reusable image license documented
Attribution / 表記: Honolulu Museum of Art

Catalog note / 解説

Isoda Koryüsai was the leading designer of prints depicting beautiful women during 1770s. He was able to capture aesthetic portraits of the women of his time, while introducing the customs of daily life in the brothel quarters. This print is one of a series called Courtesans Modeling the New Year’s Fashions, and it depicts two courtesans who, as fashion leaders, dress in the latest styles. (from "VOGUE in Japan: Edo Fashion through Japanese prints" exhibition 07/30/08-)

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