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The parlor of a brothel in the pleasure quarters, c. 1789 / 1801The parlor of a brothel in the pleasure quarters, c. 1789/1801
Kyoto: Courtesan of the Shimabara, from an untitled series of the three capitals, c. 1820s/30s
Osaka: Courtesan of the Shinmachi, from an untitled series of the three capitals, c. 1820s/30s
Courtesan and Kamuro Strolling at the Entrance Gate of the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters, c. 1820s/30s
La Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Creator: Aubrey BeardsleyLa Dame aux Camelias, 1894. Woman standing at a dressing table, wearing a voluminous white coat over an evening dress with peacock feather motifs
Courtesan Looking Back at Shadows on the Shoji, c. 1770. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiCourtesan Looking Back at Shadows on the Shoji, c. 1770
The Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II (center), and Segawa... c. 1785. Creator: Katsukawa ShunkoThe Actors Osagawa Tsuneyo II (right), Ichikawa Monnosuke II (center), and Segawa Kikunojo III (left), Possibly as Misao Gozen, Matsuya Soshichi, and the Courtesan Kojoro of Hakata
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Takamura of Onoteruya (?) in the Play Sugata no Hana Yuki no Kuromushi (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Eleventh Month, 1776 (?), c
The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as a courtesan (right) and Sawamura Sojuro III as Oyamada Taro (?) disguised as Tarosaku of Oyamada Village (left) in the play " Azuma no Mori Sakae Kusunoki
The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III in a Female Role, Possibly Masago Gozen in the Play Keisei Azuma Kagami (A Courtesans " Mirror of the East" ) ()
The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya and her attendant, from the series "Fans ofThe Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya and her attendant, from the series " Fans of the East (Azuma ogi)", c. 1777/78
The Sixth Month (Minazuki): Nioteru of the Ogiya, from the series "Models for... cThe Sixth Month (Minazuki): Nioteru of the Ogiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777/78
Sayoginu of the Yotsumeya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as... cSayoginu of the Yotsumeya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo)", c. 1777
The Actor Segawa Kikunojo III, Possibly as the Courtesan Kojoro of Hakata, in the Play Chiyo no Hajime Ondo no Seto (Beginnings of Eternity: The Ondo Straits in the Seto Inland Sea) ()
Ukifune of the Kanaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh asUkifune of the Kanaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo)", c. 1776
Komachi and the Stupa (Sotoba Komachi), from the series "Informal Parodies ofKomachi and the Stupa (Sotoba Komachi), from the series " Informal Parodies of the Seven Komachi in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro ryaku nana Komachi)", c. 1776/81
Ono no Komachi Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, from the series The Fashionable Seven... n.dOno no Komachi Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi), Edo period (1615-1868), n.d
A Courtesan and Her Attendant Using Mirrors to Identify a Mendicant Monk, c. 1772
Miyato of the Kadotamaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as FreshMiyato of the Kadotamaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777
Oshu of the Yamaguchiya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as... cOshu of the Yamaguchiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777/78
The Courtesan Mitsuhana of the Ohishiya (Ohishiya uchi Mitsuhana), from the series... cThe Courtesan Mitsuhana of the Ohishiya (Ohishiya uchi Mitsuhana), from the series " Evergreen Brocades of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro tokiwa nishiki)", c. 1776/81
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Sumizome (right), and Ichikawa... c. 1784. Creator: Katsukawa ShunkoThe Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the Courtesan Sumizome (right), and Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Goinosuke Yoshimine (left), in the Play Juni-hitoe Komachi-zakura
Karauta of the Ogiya in Evening Snow (Ogiya Karauta bosetsu), from the series "EightKarauta of the Ogiya in Evening Snow (Ogiya Karauta bosetsu), from the series " Eight Views of Famous Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro meifu hakkei)", c. 1773/75
Sugawara of the Tsuruya dreaming of Daikoku, c. 1778. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiSugawara of the Tsuruya dreaming of Daikoku, c. 1778
Shirotae of the Okanaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as FreshShirotae of the Okanaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1777/78
The Courtesans Hinazuru and Karauta of the Chojiya Holding a Letter, c. 1776 / 81The Courtesans Hinazuru and Karauta of the Chojiya Holding a Letter, c. 1776/81
Evening Snow at Ikenohata (Ikenohata bosetsu), from the series "Eight Views of... cEvening Snow at Ikenohata (Ikenohata bosetsu), from the series " Eight Views of Prosperity in the Eastern Village (Azuma no sato eiga hakkei)", c. 1770/72
Courtesan Playing a Hand Drum, c. 1775. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiCourtesan Playing a Hand Drum, c. 1775
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro III as the Spirit of the Courtesan Takao in the Play Takao Daimyojin Momiji no Tamagaki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Seventh Month, 1787, c. 1787
Two Courtesans Watching an Attendant Play with a Rat, c. 1777. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiTwo Courtesans Watching an Attendant Play with a Rat, c. 1777
Manzan of the Chojiya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh asManzan of the Chojiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1778/80
Courtesan and Two Attendants Parading by a Stream, c. 1776. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiCourtesan and Two Attendants Parading by a Stream, c. 1776
Takigawa and Katarai of the Ogiya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New DesignsTakigawa and Katarai of the Ogiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo)", c. 1776
Shirayu of the Wakanaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs asShirayu of the Wakanaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1778/80
Chozan of the Chojiya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh asChozan of the Chojiya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo)", c. 1776
Hamaya of the Asahimaruya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as... cHamaya of the Asahimaruya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana no hatsu moyo)", c. 1778/80
Courtesan Watching her Attendant Detain Hooded Man, c. 1772. Creator: Isoda KoryusaiCourtesan Watching her Attendant Detain Hooded Man, c. 1772
Tamazusa of Iedaya, from the series "Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh asTamazusa of Iedaya, from the series " Models for Fashion: New Designs as Fresh as Young Leaves (Hinagata wakana hatsu moyo)", c. 1776
Courtesan and her Attendant under a Cherry Tree, early 19th century. Detail from a larger artwork
A Courtesan Looking at Her Reflection in a Hand Mirror, ca. 1787
Parting of Lovers: Courtesan and Her Lover, ca. 1800. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroParting of Lovers: Courtesan and Her Lover, ca. 1800
Kabuki Actors Segawa Kikunojo III and Ichikawa Monnosuke II and Two Courtesans Celebr... ca. 1790sKabuki Actors Segawa Kikunojo III and Ichikawa Monnosuke II and Two Courtesans Celebrating the New Year, ca. 1790s
The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade under Blossoming Cherry Trees, ca. 1788
The Oiran Hinazuru of Chojiya Standing upon a Pile of Futon, ca. 1794
The Oiran Shirayu of Wakanaya attended by Two Kamuro and Shinzo, ca. 1778
The Oiran Wakoku of Echizen-ya attended by a Shinzo and a Kamuro, ca. 1778
The Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade, ca. 1788. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe Oiran Kasugano of Ogiya on Parade, ca. 1788
The Four Accomplishments (Kinkishoga), ca. 1788-90. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroThe Four Accomplishments (Kinkishoga), ca. 1788-90