Artwork
The Courtesan Emon of Maruebiya with a View of Tago Bay (form the series Courtesans with a Playful Group of Eight Views)
The Courtesan Emon of Maruebiya with a View of Tago Bay (form the series Courtesans with a Playful Group of Eight Views) is a print by the Romanticist artist Utagawa Kuniyasu. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
This print, created around 1830 by Utagawa Kuniyasu, is part of a series titled Courtesans with a Playful Group of Eight Views. It is a cityscape print held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a courtesan, Emon of Maruebiya, standing in front of a vase with bamboo shoots, holding a sword. A beach scene at Tago Bay is visible in the background. The serene atmosphere and elegant composition suggest a tranquil moment in a busy urban setting.
Technique & Style
The print features intricate designs on the courtesan's kimono, with a mix of dark and light colors. The vase and bamboo shoots add to the composition's serenity. The use of a small inset image of a beach scene creates a sense of depth and layering.
Artist & collection
Artist
Utagawa Kuniyasu was a Japanese artist best known for his prints in the ukiyo-e style as a member of the Utagawa school.
Eyes for Looking at a Courtesan
The Courtesan Hana-ogi of Ogiya as the Sennin Tekkai (from the series Eight Immortals of Sensuality)
The Courtesan Katakoshigi (?) of Maruebiya with her Kamuro Ageha and Midori
青楼美人合|The Courtesans, from the Series, "Seiro Bijin Awase Carver End Shigoro" (sic.)
The Courtesan Kichijuro of Kage Manjiya with Two Kamuro (from the series Models for Fashions: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves)
The Courtesan Takigawa of Ogiya (from the series Seven Aspects of Komachi in the Green Houses)