The Courtesans Kasugano and Utahama of Tamaya, from Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters in Double Mirrors
1800
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1800
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows two women in colorful kimonos sitting side by side. Their faces are calm but their eyes look proud and knowing. Utamaro often drew figures from the Yoshiwara district, Edo’s pleasure quarter. He used fine lines and soft colors to highlight their features. This series compared beauty in a playful way. Look up Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese, c. 1754–1806) to see more of his work.
