Artwork
Courtesan
Courtesan is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1762 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Courtesan' is a depiction of a woman in traditional Japanese attire.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a woman wearing a red kimono with white patterns and a light blue undergarment with floral designs, her black hair styled in an updo, walking to the left.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a contrast between the bold red kimono and softer hues of the undergarment, showcasing the artist's use of color and pattern.
Context
The style is reminiscent of other Japanese artists, such as Torii Kiyonaga, known for their bold colors and patterns.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
