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Courtesans of the Ōgiya on a Spring Outing

Utagawa Toyokuni

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a traditional Japanese scene of women in a room. The room has a tatami floor and shoji screens. There are nine women present, all dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos. The kimonos are predominantly red, black, and white. The women's hairstyles are styled with combs and adorned with hairpins. Some women are standing, while others are seated on the floor. A low table and a footstool are in the center of the room. A tree with blossoming branches is visible through a window. The color palette includes shades of red, pink, black, white, and beige. The artwork style is ukiyo-e, characterized by bold lines and flat perspectives. The composition features multiple figures engaged in various activities. The scene appears to be set in a teahouse or a pleasure quarters. The women's attire and hairstyles suggest they are oiran or courtesans.

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900 × 477 px
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