Twelfth Scene, Scenes, Pleasure Quarter, Yoshiwara, Edo, Edo period, 1615-1868, late 17th century

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Twelfth Scene, Scenes, Pleasure Quarter, Yoshiwara, Edo, Edo period, 1615-1868, late 17th century

The Twelfth Scene from Scenes of the Pleasure Quarter at Yoshiwara in Edo, Edo period (1615-1868), late 17th century, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper, 10 x 15 in. (25.4 x 38.1 cm), Prints, Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese, died 1694), Clients in a teahouse watch the courtesans parade along a street accompanied by servants and child attendants. The courtesans walk self-consciously and at a dignified pace as they pass by their admirers

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1615 1868 1615–1868 1694 Died Edo Period Hishikawa Moronobu Late 17th Century Pass Polychrome Woodblock Print Scenes Servants Yoshiwara Admirers Clients Pleasure Quarter

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This print titled "Twelfth Scene, Scenes, Pleasure Quarter, Yoshiwara" takes us back to the vibrant and alluring world of Edo period Japan. Created by Hishikawa Moronobu in the late 17th century, this polychrome woodblock print showcases a mesmerizing scene from the famous pleasure quarter at Yoshiwara. In this artwork, we are transported to a teahouse where clients eagerly watch as courtesans parade along a bustling street. Accompanied by their devoted servants and child attendants, these graceful women walk with self-consciousness and dignity as they pass by their admirers. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation and admiration as onlookers appreciate the beauty and elegance of these esteemed courtesans. Moronobu's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke of ink and color on paper. The composition captures not only the physical beauty of the courtesans but also their inner strength and poise. Through his artistry, Moronobu brings to life an enchanting moment in time when social boundaries were blurred within the walls of Yoshiwara. This remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into Japanese history during the Edo period while celebrating both artistic skill and cultural significance. It serves as a testament to Moronobu's talent as well as his ability to capture human emotions through visual storytelling. As we admire this print from Artokoloro's Liszt Collection, we are reminded of how art

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