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The Courtesan Ariwara of the Tsuruya Seated by a Smoking Chest (From the series A Collection of Modern Beauties)

Chôbunsai Eishi , 1794

The Courtesan Ariwara of the Tsuruya Seated by a Smoking Chest (From the series A Collection of Modern Beauties), by Chôbunsai Eishi, 1794
The Courtesan Ariwara of the Tsuruya Seated by a Smoking Chest (From the series A Collection of Modern Beauties), by Chôbunsai Eishi, 1794

The Courtesan Ariwara of the Tsuruya Seated by a Smoking Chest (From the series A Collection of Modern Beauties) is a print by the Romanticist artist Chôbunsai Eishi. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This print is one of a series titled A Collection of Modern Beauties, created by Chōbunsai Eishi around 1794.

About this work

Overview

This print is one of a series titled A Collection of Modern Beauties, created by Chōbunsai Eishi around 1794. It is a representation of a courtesan and is currently housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Ariwara, a courtesan from the Tsuruya establishment, seated beside a smoking chest. The scene is likely intended to convey the elegance and refinement associated with high-ranking courtesans of the time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Chôbunsai Eishi

Artist

Chôbunsai Eishi

Chōbunsai Eishi (鳥文斎 栄之; 1756–1829) was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. His last name was Hosoda (細田). His first name was Tokitomi (時富). His common name was Taminosuke (民之丞) and later Yasaburo (弥三郎). Pupil of Kano Eisen'in…

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