Woman of the Yoshiwara
1780
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1780
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This woman wears a high, black hairdo with two tall, fan-shaped pieces sticking up. Her face is pale with a calm expression, and she’s dressed in a mix of black, pink, and green fabrics. The black sleeve has swirling white patterns, while the green sleeve has small dots. Her hand rests on her shoulder, and there’s a hint of a smile. The black ink lines and flat colors give the picture a sharp, clean look. The artist focused on her face and hands, leaving the background plain. Look up Kitagawa Utamaro to see more of his work.
