Yoshiwara Prostitute, from Selections from the Brocade Quarter (E-awase kingaishō), c. 1815
Kikukawa Eizanexpand_more
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
The William Hood Dunwoody Fund, the Louis W. Hill, Jr. Fund, gift of funds from the Asian Art Affinity Group, and the Japanese Art Miscellaneous Purchase Fundexpand_more 2014.65.2.11
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A prostitute relaxes with a devoted customer surrounded by gorgeous robes and furnishings. At left is a black and gold lacquer cabinet and portable tobacco set; at right is a panel from screen and sugoroku table. The customer has lavish praise: "Your skin is whiter than the reflection of the rising sun on snow, and soft and smooth like white habutae silk. To touch it is indescribable." She encourages him: "Oh yes, go deeper into me, and strongly. Hold me tightly. Ooh, ooh, uh, uh."
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- Title
- Yoshiwara Prostitute, from Selections from the Brocade Quarter (E-awase kingaishō)
- Artist Life
- 1787 - 1867
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2014.65.2.11
- Curator Approved
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