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
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.
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