Prostitute Konosumi, 1793-1794
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paperexpand_more
Bequest of Richard P. Galeexpand_more 74.1.145
Not on Viewexpand_more
Wearing luxurious tortoiseshell hairpins and a fancy comb, the woman depicted here is a prostitute. The fan held in front of her chest is embellished with a view of Shinagawa bay, where the pleasure quarter at which she works is located. The poem inscribed on the fan describes her reputation as a beauty of the bay area, which was nicknamed "the southern quarter" because it was located south of Edo castle. Beach landscapes, in general, were a popular subject for fan prints.
Details
- Title
- Prostitute Konosumi
- Artist Life
- 1753 - 1806
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 74.1.145
- Curator Approved
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