Woman of the Yoshiwara and Attendants (from the series Brocades of the East in Fashion)
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows five people walking together in traditional Japanese clothing. Two men carry swords at their sides, while three women wear wide sleeves and tall hats. One woman holds a large umbrella, and another carries a fan. The background has simple brushstrokes of plants and grass. The artist focused on everyday life in Edo-period Japan, where this scene might take place. Notice how the lines are clean and the colors are soft, with a lot of white space around the figures. Check out Torii Kiyonaga to see more of his work on daily life in Japan.
