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Five Courtesans of Various Houses, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure... 1776 Creator: Shunsho. Five Courtesans of Various Houses, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure... 1776 Creator: Shunsho
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Five Courtesans of Various Houses, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure... 1776 Creator: Shunsho. Five Courtesans of Various Houses, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure... 1776 Creator: Shunsho
Five Courtesans of Various Houses, from the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase sugata kagami), " vol. 3, Japan, 1776
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Five Courtesans of Various Houses" is a captivating double-page illustration from the third volume of the book "Mirror of Beautiful Women of the Pleasure Quarters," created by the renowned Japanese artist Shunsho in 1776. This stunning woodblock print, a masterpiece from the Katsukawa School, showcases five elegant courtesans adorned in their finest apparel, each representing a different house or establishment in the pleasure quarters of Edo, Japan during the eighteenth century. The courtesans are depicted in a serene and refined setting, surrounded by delicate flowers and foliage. The first courtesan, dressed in a beige kimono with a rose motif, is identified as Katsumiyagawa Yusuke's courtesan. The second, wearing a pink kimono with a double-layered obi, is attributed to Katsukawa Shunsho's house. The third, dressed in a simple yet elegant kimono with a subdued color palette, is identified as Miyagawa Shunsho's courtesan. The fourth, wearing a striking pink and gold kimono, is attributed to the house of Miya Katsukawa, while the fifth, dressed in a pink kimono with a pattern of clouds and rain, is identified as Katsukawa Shunsho's own courtesan. This double-page woodblock print is a testament to the artistic skill and creativity of Shunsho during the Edo period. The intricate details of the courtesans' clothing, hairstyles, and accessories, as well as the delicate rendering of the flowers and foliage, demonstrate the artist's mastery of the medium. The print also provides a glimpse into the world of the pleasure quarters and the role of courtesans in Japanese society during this time. This beautiful and historic work of art is now part of the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, where it continues to inspire and captivate audiences from around the world.
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