Artwork
花魁図|Parading Courtesan
花魁図|Parading Courtesan is an ink painting by the Romanticist artist Momokawa Shikō. It dates from 1783 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Parading Courtesan is a hanging scroll painted in ink and color on silk by Momokawa Shikō in 1783.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene woman, likely a high-ranking courtesan, dressed in a vibrant red and green robe, holding a fan and wearing a black hat adorned with a feather. The accompanying poetry at the top of the scroll likely provides insight into her character.
Technique & Style
The artist employed simple shapes and bold colors to capture the intricate details of the subject's attire against a plain, textured gold-brown background.
History & Provenance
The work is now held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Artist & collection
