The Courtesan Hanao of Ōgi-ya

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Utagawa Kuniyoshi: The Courtesan Hanao of Ōgi-ya, 50x70cm Framed Art Reproduction With Black Frame

The Courtesan Hanao of Ōgi-ya

The Artist: Utagawa Kuniyoshi

Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Self-portrait from the shunga album Chinpen shinkeibai, 1839

 

Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798–1861) was one of the last great masters of Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock prints and a leading figure of the Utagawa school.

Born in Edo (now Tokyo), he showed artistic talent from a young age and was accepted as a pupil by Utagawa Toyokuni I around 1811. Despite a slow start to his career, Kuniyoshi rose to prominence in the late 1820s with his dynamic and heroic warrior prints (musha- . . . Read More >>

The Artwork: The Courtesan Hanao of Ōgi-ya

This exquisite portrait exemplifies Kuniyoshi's mastery of bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women), capturing the refined elegance and sophisticated beauty of Hanao, a celebrated courtesan from the prestigious Ōgi-ya establishment in Edo's Yoshiwara pleasure quarter. Created during the height of ukiyo-e's golden age in the mid-19th century, this print showcases the artist's exceptional ability to render the intricate details of high-fashion kimono, elaborate hair ornaments, and the subtle psychology of his subject. Hanao's graceful pose and serene expression embody the cultivated refinement that made certain courtesans legendary figures in Japanese cultural life.

Kuniyoshi's masterful use of rich colors and flowing lines brings extraordinary life to the luxurious textiles - from the silk kimono's complex patterns to the delicate hair accessories that mark her elevated status. The courtesan's world represented the pinnacle of aesthetic sophistication in Edo period Japan, where beauty, poetry, music, and conversation were elevated to high art forms. This portrait captures not just physical beauty, but the cultural ideal of feminine accomplishment and artistic refinement that these remarkable women embodied.

This original-style print brings the sophisticated elegance of classical Japanese beauty ideals into contemporary homes without modern embellishments. Perfect for powder rooms, dressing areas, or bedroom spaces where its celebration of feminine grace feels most appropriate. The rich colors and elegant composition work beautifully in sophisticated interiors that appreciate both artistic excellence and cultural history. Embrace timeless feminine elegance - let this stunning portrait bring sophisticated beauty and cultural refinement to your space, creating an elegant focal point that celebrates the artistry of classical Japanese aesthetics.


Japan historical period: Edo 江戸 (1603-1868)

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