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The Twelfth Scene from Scenes of the Pleasure Quarter at Yoshiwara in Edo

late 17th century
Not on view
Clients in a teahouse watch the courtesans parade along a street accompanied by servants and child attendants. The courtesans walk self-consciously and at a dignified pace as they pass by their admirers. In a delightful visual effect, Moronobu draws our attention to these observers by framing them in windows while partially obscuring them with bamboo blinds. We share in their pleasure of seeing without being seen.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Twelfth Scene from Scenes of the Pleasure Quarter at Yoshiwara in Edo
  • Artist: Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese, 1618–1694)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: late 17th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
  • Dimensions: 10 x 15 in. (25.4 x 38.1 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1918
  • Object Number: JP229
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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