Sugawara of the Tsuruya with Attendants Mumeno and Takeno
c. 1787
Chōbunsai Eishi, a former samurai who traded his sword for a brush, captures the elegance of Edo-period courtesans in this stunning woodblock print. The central figure, likely the high-ranking courtesan Sugawara, stands tall and graceful, flanked by her attendants in elaborate kimonos featuring cranes and geometric patterns. Eishi was famous for his 'tall beauties' style, elongating the figures to make them look like the supermodels of 18th-century Japan. The intricate designs on their robes would have required immense skill from the woodcarvers to translate the artist's vision onto the blocks.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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