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「青楼美人六花仙　扇屋花扇」|The Courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya Brothel (Ōgiya Hanaōgi), from the series Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters as Six Floral Immortals (Seirō bijin rokkasen)

Chôbunsai Eishi

1794

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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Working

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「青楼美人六花仙　扇屋花扇」|The Courtesan Hanaōgi of the Ōgiya Brothel (Ōgiya Hanaōgi), from the series Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters as Six Floral Immortals (Seirō bijin rokkasen) is a 1794 ink by Chôbunsai Eishi, a Romanticism work, depicting Working, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Chôbunsai Eishi
When & what style?: 1794 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

In this painting, a woman is depicted sitting at a desk, writing with a brush. She is dressed in a traditional Japanese kimono with a floral pattern, and her hair is styled in an elaborate updo. The background of the painting is a soft yellow color. The woman's kimono is intricately designed, with a mix of green, pink, and white colors. She is holding a fan in her left hand, and her right hand is poised over the paper, ready to write. The desk in front of her is adorned with various objects, including a small vase and a box. This painting is a beautiful example of Japanese art from the Romanticism movement. To learn more about the artist's style and technique, look up Chôbunsai Eishi.

About the artist

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Chôbunsai Eishi

Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…

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