Photo of collection object Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō
Utagawa Toyokuni. Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō, c. 1790. One of a triptych of color woodblock prints, Each: 37.8 x 25.8 cm (14 7/8 x 10 3/16 in.). Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore, 1930.211.c. CC0.

Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō

c. 1790

Utagawa Toyokuni

Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769–1825)

Japanese Art

Courtesans Promenading on the Nakanochō, c. 1790. Utagawa Toyokuni (Japanese, 1769–1825). One of a triptych of color woodblock prints; each: 37.8 x 25.8 cm (14 7/8 x 10 3/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore 1930.211.c Nakanochō was the main street in Yoshiwara, a famous walled pleasure district that housed as many as 4,000 courtesans. In the early evening, elaborately dressed courtesans accompanied by attendants promenaded on the central thoroughfare, as in this scene. The open buildings with shop curtains hanging from their eaves are teahouses, establishments where men could arrange appointments with courtesans of the more prestigious brothels.
Maker/Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni
Classification
Print
Formatted Medium
One of a triptych of color woodblock prints
Dimensions
Each: 37.8 x 25.8 cm (14 7/8 x 10 3/16 in.)
Inscribed
Inscription: Signature: Toyokuni ga Publisher: Izumiya Ichibei (Senichi han)
Departments
Japanese Art
Accession Number
1930.211.c
Credit Line
Bequest of Edward L. Whittemore
Rights Statement
CC0

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