A Prostitute and her attendants under a cherry tree, 1790s
Hosoda Eishiexpand_more
Ink, color, and gold on silkexpand_more
Mary Griggs Burke Collection, Gift of the Mary and Jackson Burke Foundationexpand_more 2015.79.118
Not on Viewexpand_more
A high-ranking prostitute in full regalia—elaborate hair ornaments, layers of kimono, and wide sash—is walking under a cherry tree together with her two youthful attendants, miniature replicas of herself. The use of color is highly restricted to shades of pink and gold on her hair ornaments, barely noticeable pink on her lips, bright red on the hem of her undergarment, and some red touches in the cherry blossoms. Thus creating an aura of subtle elegance and refinement surrounding this ethereal beauty.
Eishi was born into a high-ranking samurai family, himself serving the shogun from age 16 until 33 after which time he devoted himself to painting, first studying the academic Kano tradition, then specializing in paintings and woodblock prints in the ukiyo-e style.
Details
- Title
- A Prostitute and her attendants under a cherry tree
- Artist Life
- 1756 - 1829
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2015.79.118
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Murase, Art through a Lifetime, no. 281
- Curator Approved
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