Pleasure Quarters Collection

Mount Fuji Seen from the Senju Pleasure Quarter (Senju kagai yori chobo no Fuji)... c. 1830/33. Creator: Hokusai
Mount Fuji Seen from the Senju Pleasure Quarter (Senju kagai yori chobo no Fuji), from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei)", Japan, c. 1830/33

Willow Tree at the Gate of the Shimabara Pleasure Quarrter (Shimabara deguchi no yanag... c. 1834)
Willow Tree at the Gate of the Shimabara Pleasure Quarrter (Shimabara deguchi no yanagi), from the series "Famous Places in Kyoto (Kyoto meisho no uchi)", c. 1834

Hour of the Ox (Ushi no koku) Fukagawa Pleasure Quarter (Tatsumi), from the series... c. 1798/99
Hour of the Ox (Ushi no koku) Fukagawa Pleasure Quarter (Tatsumi), from the series "Customs of Beauties Around the Clock (Fuzoku bijin tokei)", Japan, c. 1798/99

The Courtesans Somenosuke and Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "A Mirror of... c. 1797
The Courtesans Somenosuke and Kisegawa of the Matsubaya, from the series "A Mirror of Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro yukun awase kagami)", Japan, c. 1797

Snow, Moon, and Flowers in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro setsugekka) : Hanamurasaki of... n.d. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Snow, Moon, and Flowers in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro setsugekka) : Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya with Attendants Shirabe and Teriha, Japan, n.d

Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya, (kamuro:) Shirabe, Teriha, Flowers from the series Snow, Moon... 1793
Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya, (kamuro:) Shirabe, Teriha, Flowers from the series Snow, Moon and Flowers in Yoshiwara (Seiro setsugekka) (Tamaya uchi Hanamurasaki, Shirabe, Teriha), Japan, 1793

Yagurashita no Bansho (Evening Bell at Yagurashita), Courtesan and Her Attendant at the... c. 1771. Creator: Shunsho
Yagurashita no Bansho (Evening Bell at Yagurashita), Courtesan and Her Attendant at the Yagurashita Unlicensed Pleaser District in Fukagawa

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans lighting pipes, putting on make up. Detail from a larger artwork

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans making tea. Detail from a larger artwork

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans sleeping. Detail from a larger artwork

Hairdressing Room (Kamibeya), from the series "Ten Kinds of Incense in the Pleasure... c. 1793/94
Hairdressing Room (Kamibeya), from the series "Ten Kinds of Incense in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro jisshu ko)", c. 1793/94

The Willow Tree at the Gate of Shimabara Pleasure Quarter (Shimabara deguchi no yanagi)... c. 1834
The Willow Tree at the Gate of Shimabara Pleasure Quarter (Shimabara deguchi no yanagi), from the series "Famous Views of Kyoto (Kyoto meisho no uchi)", c. 1834

Out for a Walk, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure... c. 1783
Out for a Walk, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1783

Mosquito Net, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure... c. 1784
Mosquito Net, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

Morning of Iris, from the series "Five Festivals in the Pleasure Quarters (Hanakuruwa...", c. 1779)
Morning of Iris, from the series "Five Festivals in the Pleasure Quarters (Hanakuruwa gosechi no asobi)", c. 1779

Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray
FLO4630777 Three samurai listen to a courtesan play the shamisen, as a kamuro brings food on a tray. Woodblock print by Masanobu Okumura (1686-1764) from Fuzoku Emakimono

Beauties Under a Maple Tree, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of... c. 1784
Beauties Under a Maple Tree, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

Cooling off at Nakasuo (Nakasu no suzumi), series "A Collection of Contemporary... c. 1783
Cooling off at Nakasu (Nakasu no suzumi), from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1783

Flowers of the Doteshita District (Dotebana), from the series "A Collection of Contempo... c. 1783
Flowers of the Doteshita District (Dotebana), from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1783

Entertainers of Nakazu, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the... c. 1784
Entertainers of Nakazu, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

Entertainers of the Tachibana, from the series "A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of... c.1784
Entertainers of the Tachibana, from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1784

Entertainers of Tachibana (Kitchugi), from the series "A Collection of Contemporary... c. 1781
Entertainers of Tachibana (Kitchugi), from the series " A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)", c. 1781

A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. Creator: Hishikawa Moronobu
A Parade of Courtesans, c. 1690. This print may depict a scene from a Soga brothers drama. Attributed to Hishikawa Moronobu

Rain the Morning After in the Pleasure Quarter (Seiro kinuginu no ame), c. 1795. Courtesans lighting pipes, putting on make up and making tea while others still sleep

In a Pleasure House in Shinagawa (Shinagawa no rojo), late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
In a Pleasure House in Shinagawa (Shinagawa no rojo), late 18th-early 19th century

Panoramic View of the Pleasure Quarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa (Kanagawa Yokohama... 1860)
Panoramic View of the Pleasure Quarters in Yokohama, Kanagawa (Kanagawa Yokohama hanakuruwa no kokei), 1860

Courtesan and Kamuro Strolling at the Entrance Gate of the Yoshiwara Pleasure Quarters, c. 1820s/30s

Flowers of the Doteshita District (Dotebana), from the series A Collection of
2969340 Flowers of the Doteshita District (Dotebana), from the series A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase)

Entertainers of Nakazu, from the series A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of
2969333 Entertainers of Nakazu, from the series A Collection of Contemporary Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Tosei yuri bijin awase), c.1784 (colour woodblock print) by Kiyonaga

The New Year Niwaka Festival in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1796. Creator: Eishosai Choki
The New Year Niwaka Festival in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1796

A Picture Viewing Pleasure Quarters 1810s Kikugawa Eizan
A Picture of the Viewing in the Pleasure Quarters, 1810s. Kikugawa Eizan (Japanese, 1787-1867). Color woodblock print; overall: 37.2 x 26.4 cm (14 5/8 x 10 3/8 in.)

Sugatano Sugata Ebisuya Morning Hour Rabbit series
Sugatano of Sugata Ebisuya in the Morning, Hour of the Rabbit, from the series The Twelve Hours in the Pleasure Quarters, 1812. Kikugawa Eizan (Japanese, 1787-1867)

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Step into a world of indulgence and allure, where the air is filled with whispers of desire and the melodies of forbidden pleasures. These woodblock prints offer a glimpse into the captivating realm in ancient Japan. In one scene, three samurai find themselves captivated by the enchanting sounds of a courtesan's shamisen. The delicate notes weave through the air, entwining their hearts with an irresistible charm. A kamuro gracefully brings forth food on a tray, tantalizing their senses further. Underneath a maple tree, another print reveals contemporary beauties basking in nature's embrace. Their vibrant kimonos blend harmoniously with the fiery hues of autumn leaves, and is here that they seek respite from their opulent lives, finding solace in simplicity and serenity. As summer heat bears down upon Nakasuo, we witness women cooling off near shimmering waters. Torii Kiyonaga masterfully captures their graceful movements as they dip their feet into cool streams or fan themselves delicately under colorful parasols. In these moments, time seems to stand still amidst laughter and camaraderie. The Doteshita District comes alive through Kiyonaga's brush strokes as he portrays entertainers adorned in exquisite attire against blooming flowers. Each blossom mirrors their radiant beauty while serving as symbols for transience - reminding us that even within this ephemeral world lies profound artistry. Journeying deeper into Nakazu or Tachibana districts reveals more facets of this intriguing society. Entertainers mesmerize patrons with dance and song; each movement exuding sensuality and gracefulness beyond compare, and are masters at weaving fantasies that transport visitors to realms far removed from reality. Hishikawa Moronobu takes us back to 1690 when parades were held to celebrate courtesans' splendorous presence in pleasure quarters – an extravagant spectacle showcasing elegance and allure.