The courtesan wears a pair of tall, lacquered wooden clogs
and heavy robes, indicating it is winter. The elaborate span of
her tortoiseshell comb in her fashionable coiffure enhances
her glamorous appearance. Her blue-and-white striped obi is
tied in a loose bow in front, typical for a her profession. The
round, stylized cherry blossom crest of her "house" (brothel),
partially visible on her shoulder just above the shawl, also
appears on the robes of her two attendants (kamuro). The
attendants hold shuttlecocks, used in a game associated with
New Year’s. One girl stares out at the viewer; the other looks
back. The frontal view of the attendant’s face is somewhat
unique in ukiyo-e painting and prints.
Date
between circa 1748 and circa 1751
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Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 189.8 x 64.8 cm (74 3/4 x 25 1/2 in.); Painting only: 90.2 x 43.8 cm (35 1/2 x 17 1/4 in.)
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