The Courtesan Karahama of Yamashiroya Performing the Tea Ceremony (from the series Models for Fahions: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves)
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
About the artist
1774
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Courtesan Karahama of Yamashiroya Performing the Tea Ceremony (from the series Models for Fahions: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves) is a 1774 by Isoda Koryūsai, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows three women in traditional Japanese robes, sitting on a tatami mat. The woman on the left holds a tray with a teapot and cups, while the middle woman pours tea. The third woman stands nearby, holding a fan. Their clothes have bold patterns—flowers, waves, and geometric shapes—and their hairstyles are carefully arranged with flowers and combs. The scene looks like a quiet moment of daily life, but it’s actually a fashion advertisement. The artist used simple lines and flat colors to show off the designs. Next, check out *The Cleveland Museum of Art* to see this print in person.
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