

Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō in Yoshiwara
The image depicts a traditional Japanese woodblock print. The print shows a group of people in traditional Japanese clothing walking in a street. The people are wearing kimonos in various colors and patterns. Some of the women are holding parasols. The background features two-story buildings with a covered walkway or awning. The buildings have a tiled roof and are adorned with lanterns. The print is divided into three sections, possibly indicating it is a triptych. The color palette includes shades of pink, orange, black, and beige. The overall scene appears to be a lively and vibrant depiction of a street scene in a Japanese setting, specifically Nakanochō in Yoshiwara. The title and artist are: Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō in Yoshiwara by Utagawa Toyokuni I.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1795
- Medium
- Triptych of woodblock prints; ink and color on paper
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 272 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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