Segawa of the Matsubaya: Returning Sails, c. 1773-1775
Isoda Koryūsaiexpand_more
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of Ruth Lathrop Sikes in memory of her brother Bruce Sikes, 1967expand_more P.13,935
Not on Viewexpand_more
This print is a mitate (visual parody) on the classical Chinese theme of the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers. It is one of a series that depicts popular prostitutes in scenes that allude to the eight views. Here, the prostitute Segawa and her attendant are playing the shamisen while returning boats—the theme of one of the views—can be seen in the background.
Details
- Title
- Segawa of the Matsubaya: Returning Sails
- Artist Life
- 1735 - 1790 ?
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.13,935
- Provenance
- Frank Loyd Wright; Edward Burr Van Vleck; Ruth Lathrop Sikes (until 1967)
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Hockley 2003, App. 1, #F.20 but unlisted
- Curator Approved
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