The Courtesan Shiratama of the Tamaya
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1814
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This woman stands sideways, wearing a long, flowing robe with bold black-and-white cloud patterns and a pinkish underside. Her hair is styled high with flowers tucked in, and she holds a fan in one hand. The robe’s sleeve is wide and green, while the skirt flares out in layers, showing off a patterned underskirt. Her face is calm, with simple lines for the eyes and mouth. The fan she holds is decorated with a honeycomb-like design, adding a different texture to the scene. This style of print was popular in Japan during the early 1800s. Next, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
