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Among the Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro's (1753-1806) classic wood-block prints depicting the exotic world of the old Tokyo (Edo) underground are his compelling behind-the-scenes portraits of the courtesans and working craftswomen who inhabited it. The range of subjects in these intricate prints points to Utamaro's fascination with women as well as his mastery of the craft. From scenes of women sewing, weaving, and playing with their children to iconic portraits of court beauties, life in the pleasure quarters is captured here in glorious detail.
2004 The Floating World Wall Calendar: Private Life in the Pleasure Quarters FROM THE PUBLISHER
Among the Japanese artist Kitagawa Utamaro's (1753-1806) classic wood-block prints depicting the exotic world of the old Tokyo (Edo) underground are his compelling behind-the-scenes portraits of the courtesans and working craftswomen who inhabited it. The range of subjects in these intricate prints points to Utamaro's fascination with women as well as his mastery of the craft. From scenes of women sewing, weaving, and playing with their children to iconic portraits of court beauties, life in the pleasure quarters is captured here in glorious detail.
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