The Courtesan Hinazuru of Chojiya with her Attendants Tsuruji and Tsuruno
1794
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1794
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows three women in flowing robes. The woman in the center wears a long black skirt with pink flowers and a matching pink underskirt. Her hair is styled high with pins, and she holds a fan. The woman on the left wears a lighter robe with a small black hat. The woman on the right stands holding a fan too, dressed in a simple outfit. Notice how the artist used soft lines and gentle shading to show fabric folds and faces. The flowers on the robes add a touch of nature to the scene, blending with the women’s movements. If you like this style, look up Kitagawa Utamaro for more of his work.
