Karagoto of the Brothel House Chōji-ya

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Karagoto of the Brothel House Chōji-ya
Print   (Part of the set: Utamaro Beauties (set of 36))

Kitagawa Utamaro
Kaneko Fusui


26.00 cm
40.00 cm

2019
00238-028
https://mokuhankan.com/collection/index.php?id_for_display=00238-028

Print is Public Domain; Photography is:   Creative Commons License

Description

Courtesan Karagoto is opening (or closing) a scroll, which appears to contain drawings, possibly accompanied by poems. The address of the house, the names of the courtesan and Kamuro (apprentices) are seen in the upper left corner, decorated with plum blossoms.

The hairlines, eyebrows, and eyes are meticulously carved and printed showing craftsman's high skills. While not much information remains about this courtesan, it is obvious that she belonged to one of the highest ranks.

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