Artwork
The Courtesan Meizan of the Chojiya on a Balcony Overlooking the Sumida River
The Courtesan Meizan of the Chojiya on a Balcony Overlooking the Sumida River is a print by the Romanticist artist Kikukawa Eizan. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
The Courtesan Meizan of the Chojiya on a Balcony Overlooking the Sumida River is a print by Kikukawa Eizan, dated to around 1824, held in The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a courtesan standing on a balcony, gazing out at the Sumida River. She wears a patterned robe with a black sash and has an elaborate hairstyle. The scene conveys a sense of leisure and appreciation for the surrounding landscape.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Eizan's skill in capturing the interplay between figure and landscape. The composition balances the courtesan's elegant attire and poised demeanor with the distant cityscape and river traffic.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kikukawa Eizan was a designer of ukiyo-e style Japanese woodblock prints. He first studied with his father, Eiji, a minor painter of the Kanō school, and subsequently with Suzuki Nanrei (1775–1844), of the Shijō…
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