The Courtesan Takigawa of Ogiya (from the series Seven Aspects of Komachi in the Green Houses)
1797
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1797
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a soft pink kimono sitting on the floor, combing her hair. A small tray with a cup sits beside her. The light catches her hair and the fabric’s folds. Utamaro often drew courtesans with quiet dignity. Here, he uses simple details—hair, robe, and tray—to make her feel real, not just pretty. If you like this, look up Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806).
