Hinazuru of the Chōjiya, c. 1794-1795
Hosoda Eishi; Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachiexpand_more
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more P.70.171
Not on Viewexpand_more
This print is from a series that depicts six of the most famous prostitutes from the Yoshiwara, Edo's licensed pleasure quarter. It shows the prostitute Hinazuru looking over her shoulder, as if someone has just called her name. In front of her is a green bookstand casually covered by a red cloth. More books litter the floor, suggesting that we are peeking into her private room. She sits upon a carpet woven with an exotic arabesques pattern indicating that it was probably imported. All these details, as well as her splendid dress, imply a high level of sophistication and luxury. Such images held a strong allure for men, who dreamed of visiting such women. Their wives, too, took an interest in such prints, studying them for information about the latest fashions and interior décor.
Details
- Title
- Hinazuru of the Chōjiya
- Artist Life
- 1756 - 1829
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.70.171
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Ukiyo-e shūka 8 (1980), Eishi list, #14.6
- Curator Approved
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