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『雛形若菜初模様　四ツ目屋内　にしき木』|The Courtesan Nishikigi of the Yotsumeya Brothel, from the series “A Pattern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (“Hinagata wakana hatsu moyō”)

Isoda Koryūsai

1776

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paper

From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

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『雛形若菜初模様　四ツ目屋内　にしき木』|The Courtesan Nishikigi of the Yotsumeya Brothel, from the series “A Pattern Book of the Year’s First Designs, Fresh as Spring Herbs” (“Hinagata wakana hatsu moyō”) is a 1776 ink by Isoda Koryūsai, a Romanticism work, held at Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Isoda Koryūsai
When & what style?: 1776 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this work

Three women stand side by side in fancy robes. Their clothes have bright colors—black, pink, and gold—with patterns that look woven. The woman on the left holds a fan. All three wear tall black hats with flowers on top. The background is plain, so the focus stays on their outfits. The artist used ink and color on paper to make these details pop. Look up Isoda Koryūsai next to see more of his work.