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The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno

Kitagawa Utamaro , 1794

The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno, by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1794
The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno, by Kitagawa Utamaro, 1794

The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno is a print by the Romanticist artist Kitagawa Utamaro. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1956.756
Credit line
The Fanny Tewksbury King Collection

About this work

Overview

This print, created by Kitagawa Utamaro around 1794, depicts three women in elegant attire. It is a representative work of Utamaro's style and is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows the courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya accompanied by her attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno. The women's elaborate clothing and poised demeanor reflect their high status in the pleasure quarters of Edo-era Japan.

Technique & Style

Utamaro employed soft lines and subtle shading to convey the texture of the women's robes and the delicacy of their features. The floral motifs on their clothing add a naturalistic element to the composition, echoing the fluidity of their movements.

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Who painted The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno?

The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno was painted by Kitagawa Utamaro in 1794.

Where can I see The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno?

The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno?

The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno is associated with Romanticism.

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