The Courtesans Hanamurasaki and Koshikibu of the Tamaya Promenading in the Rain
1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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1834
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Courtesans Hanamurasaki and Koshikibu of the Tamaya Promenading in the Rain is a 1834 by Utagawa Kunisada, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows two women standing under a black-and-white umbrella. The woman on the left wears a bright yellow kimono with bold black floral patterns, a red sash, and a tall black headdress with red flowers. She holds a fan and looks upward. The woman on the right is dressed in a simpler yellow kimono with green and red accents, holding a scroll. Both have painted faces with dark outlines and soft colors. The umbrella’s simple design contrasts with the women’s ornate clothes, suggesting a moment of quiet in the rain. The bold patterns and bright colors make the scene feel lively despite the weather. Next, check out Utagawa Kunisada to see how he used similar styles in other prints.
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