The Courtesan Senzan of Chojiya Strolling with her Kamuro Yasono and Yasoji and Two Shinzo

1786

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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The Courtesan Senzan of Chojiya Strolling with her Kamuro Yasono and Yasoji and Two Shinzo is a 1786 by Torii Kiyonaga, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Torii Kiyonaga
When & what style?: 1786 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This print shows four women in traditional Japanese robes, standing under bare trees. The woman in the center holds a fan and wears an ornate, patterned kimono. The others carry baskets or fans, and all have simple, elegant hairstyles with hairpins. Their faces are calm, and the background has a few scattered branches with no leaves. The women’s clothing and accessories suggest they might be courtesans or entertainers. The trees and plain background keep focus on them, making their robes and expressions stand out. Next, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more prints like this.