The Courtesan (From A Collection of Beautiful Women of the Yoshiwara)
1770
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1770
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
A woman kneels on a woven mat, holding a fan open in one hand. She wears a light-colored robe with red sash and a dark hat. Her hair is styled neatly, and she looks down at the fan while resting her other hand on her lap. Next to her is a small box with folded papers or cards. The fan she holds is decorated with thin, lined patterns—likely music or poetry. The scene feels quiet and focused, like a moment frozen in daily life. Next, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
