青楼美人合|The Courtesans, from the Series, "Seiro Bijin Awase Carver End Shigoro" (sic.)
1765
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
1765
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From the collection of Metropolitan Museum of Art
This print shows a woman in a long, flowing robe with soft pink and gray colors. Her hair is styled neatly under a black headpiece, and she holds a fan in one hand. The background is plain, keeping all focus on her. The artist used delicate lines and flat colors, which was common in Japanese prints of this time. The text around her is Japanese, likely describing her role or name. Next, look up Suzuki Harunobu to see how he shaped this style.
