Artwork
The Courtesan Emon of Maruebiya with a View of Tago Bay (form the series Courtesans with a Playful Group of Eight Views)
The Courtesan Emon of Maruebiya with a View of Tago Bay (form the series Courtesans with a Playful Group of Eight Views) is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kuniyasu. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1940.1018
- Credit line
- Bequest of James Parmelee
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1830 by Utagawa Kuniyasu, is part of a series titled Courtesans with a Playful Group of Eight Views. It is a cityscape print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a courtesan, Emon of Maruebiya, standing in front of a vase with bamboo shoots, holding a sword. A beach scene at Tago Bay is visible in the background. The serene atmosphere and elegant composition suggest a tranquil moment in a busy urban setting.
Technique & Style
The print features intricate designs on the courtesan's kimono, with a mix of dark and light colors. The vase and bamboo shoots add to the composition's serenity. The use of a small inset image of a beach scene creates a sense of depth and layering.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyasu was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.
Eyes for Looking at a Courtesan
The Courtesan Hana-ogi of Ogiya as the Sennin Tekkai (from the series Eight Immortals of Sensuality)
The Courtesan Katakoshigi (?) of Maruebiya with her Kamuro Ageha and Midori
青楼美人合|The Courtesans, from the Series, "Seiro Bijin Awase Carver End Shigoro" (sic.)
The Courtesan Kichijuro of Kage Manjiya with Two Kamuro (from the series Models for Fashions: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves)
The Courtesan Takigawa of Ogiya (from the series Seven Aspects of Komachi in the Green Houses)