couple engaged in intercourse; woman is nearly nude, with a pale grey cloth over her stomach; couple surrounded by brightly-colored fabrics; black lacquer cabinet, ULC; screen with painting of building and pink tree in URC; text above man's head and his PL arm

Yoshiwara Prostitute, from Selections from the Brocade Quarter (E-awase kingaishō), c. 1815

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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
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couple engaged in intercourse; woman is nearly nude, with a pale grey cloth over her stomach; couple surrounded by brightly-colored fabrics; black lacquer cabinet, ULC; screen with painting of building and pink tree in URC; text above man's head and his PL arm