Kamuro Collection

Yatsuhashi of Chumanjiya, 1831. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Yatsuhashi of Chumanjiya, 1831

Aimi of Maru Ebiya, 19th century. Creator: Kikugawa Eizan
Aimi of Maru Ebiya, 19th century. Series: Tour of the New Yoshiwara

The Courtesan Shinahara of Tsuruya with the Kamuro Shinobu, c1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
The Courtesan Shinahara of Tsuruya with the Kamuro Shinobu, c1800

Courtesan with Kamuro and Small Boy, c1830. Creator: Ikeda Eisen
Courtesan with Kamuro and Small Boy, c1830

Two Courtesans and Kamuro, 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni II
Two Courtesans and Kamuro, 19th century

The Courtesan Michinoku of the Tsutaya House with her Kamuro Midare and Shinobu... c. 1774. Creator: Shunsho
The Courtesan Michinoku of the Tsutaya House with her Kamuro Midare and Shinobu, from the series "Kikkaku Hokufu", Japan, c. 1774

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801. Detail from a larger artwork

The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800. Creator: Eishosai Choki
The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800. 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 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

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

The Courtesan on PaThe Courtesan Toji of the Ogiya with Her Attendants Satoji and Uraji, f... 1784
The Courtesan on PaThe Courtesan Toji of the Ogiya with Her Attendants Satoji and Uraji, from the series " Models for Fashion

Courtesan Watching Her Attendants Playing with a Ball, c. 1765 / 70
Courtesan Watching Her Attendants Playing with a Ball, c. 1765/70. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

Genji Drawn in Different Styles: View of Akashi Bay (Kakiwake Genji, Akashi ura no kei), 1869

Komurasaki of the Kadotamaya with Attendants Hatsune and Shirabe, c. 1791. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Komurasaki of the Kadotamaya with Attendants Hatsune and Shirabe, c. 1791

The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya, with Child Attendants Yoshino and Tatsuta, c. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Courtesan Hanaogi of the Ogiya, with Child Attendants Yoshino and Tatsuta, c. 1793

Nanamachi of the Yotsumeya with Attendants Sumano and Akashi, c. 1787. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Nanamachi of the Yotsumeya with Attendants Sumano and Akashi, c. 1787

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

The Courtesan Hinazuru of the Chojiya and Her Attendants, early 1790s

The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800. Creator: Eishosai Choki
The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800

The Courtesan Komurasaki of the Tamaya Parading with Her Attendants, c. 1790

The Courtesans Misayama of the Chojiya and Wakana of the Matsubaya Parading... c
The Courtesans Misayama of the Chojiya and Wakana of the Matsubaya Parading under Cherry Blossoms, c. 1789/1801

The Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya House, from the series "Fuji-bumi... c
The Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya House, from the series " Fuji-bumi (Folded Love-letters)", c. 1769/70

Courtesan of Osaka and Her Attendant, left sheet of a triptych of beauties of the three capitals (Sanpukutsui Osaka hidari), c. 1745. Unusually, the kamuro (girl assistant) is depicted full-face

Sugawara of the Tsuruya with Attendants Mumeno and Takeno, c. 1787. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Sugawara of the Tsuruya with Attendants Mumeno and Takeno, c. 1787

Komurasaki of the Kadotamaya with Attendants Hatsune and Utano, c. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Komurasaki of the Kadotamaya with Attendants Hatsune and Utano, c. 1790

Beauties Parodying the Seven Sages - A Selection of Younger Courtesans... c. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Beauties Parodying the Seven Sages - A Selection of Younger Courtesans (Shichi kenjin yatsushi bijin shinzo zoroe): Kumegawa of the Ogiya, c. 1793

A Courtesan and her Attendant, Japan, c. 1803 / 04. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Courtesan and her Attendant, Japan, c. 1803/04

Courtesan and Attendants Parading under Cherry Tree, Japan, c. 1771

Courtesan Burning Mosquitoes as Her Guest Arrives, c. 1772 / 73. Creator: Shiba Kokan
Courtesan Burning Mosquitoes as Her Guest Arrives, c. 1772/73

The courtesan Kashiku of the Tsuruya with two child attendants, Japan, c. 1824 / 29
The courtesan Kashiku of the Tsuruya with two child attendants, Japan, c. 1824/29

Courtesan and Two Kamuro, Japan, 1766. Creator: Komatsuya Hyakki
Courtesan and Two Kamuro, Japan, 1766

Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744 / 51
Child Attendants: A Set of Three (Kamuro sanpukutsui), c. 1744/51

A Triptych (Sanpukutsui): Courtesans of the Pleasure Quarters of the Three Cities, second half of 18th century

Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780 / 1801
Courtesans and Their Attendants Parading under Lanterns, c. 1780/1801

The Courtesan Sugawara of the Tsuruya House and Her Kamuro Namiji and Kashiko, Japan, 1771. Creator: Shunsho
The Courtesan Sugawara of the Tsuruya House and Her Kamuro Namiji and Kashiko, Japan, 1771. [Kamuro were girls who attended the courtesans of the Yoshiwara

Courtesan Painting a Screen, from a series of 12 erotic prints, c. 1711

Courtesan and Two Attendants, 1700 / 10. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
Courtesan and Two Attendants, 1700/10

A Courtesan with Her Child Attendant, c. 1715. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
A Courtesan with Her Child Attendant, c. 1715

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

Courtesan and Young Attendant in a Parlor by Kitao Shigemasa, 1764-72 (woodblock print)
3036421 Courtesan and Young Attendant in a Parlor by Kitao Shigemasa, 1764-72 (woodblock print) by Shigemasa, Kitao (1739-1820); (add.info)

Courtesan imitating courtier Kneeling courtesan
Courtesan imitating courtier, Kneeling courtesan in court clothes, in left hand a fan on which poem written with brush in left hand accompanied by kamuro, standing with sword and courtesan

Kamuro arresting passerby Jongeman tries keep
Kamuro arresting a passerby, Jongeman tries to keep a kamuro (youngest help from a courtesan) away, while a courtesan, with one foot on the windowsill, watches

Courtesan whispering kamuro Courtesan kimono
Courtesan whispering to her kamuro, Courtesan in kimono with pattern of pine branches and a jumping carp, sitting on the porch

Number two snow clothes Koromode Wakanaya Yukiwake no Wakanaya uchi Koromode
Number two: the snow clothes of Koromode from the Wakanaya Yukiwake no Wakanaya uchi Koromode (title on object) The Nakanocho for the Hisakataya poetry association (series title)

Number five first writing new year Hitofude Tamaya Kakizome no Tamaya uchi Hitofude
Number five: The first writing of the new year by Hitofude from the Tamaya Kakizome no Tamaya uchi Hitofude (title on object) The Nakanocho for the Hisakataya poetry association (series title)

Number four gate decorations Togaeri Matsubaya Yon
Number four: the gate decorations of Togaeri from Matsubaya Yon - Kadokazara no Matsubaya uchi Togaeri The Nakanocho for the Hisakataya poetry association (series title)

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In the vibrant world of Edo-period Japan, the they were an integral part of the courtesan's entourage. These young attendants, often depicted in woodblock prints, added a touch of grace and elegance to their mistress's surroundings. As three samurai listened intently to a courtesan playing the shamisen, a kamuro delicately approached with food on a tray. Masanobu Okumura's woodblock print from Fuzoku Emakimono captures this exquisite moment frozen in time. The scene is filled with anticipation as the music fills the air and tantalizing aromas waft through the room. Another captivating image by Torii Kiyonaga portrays Courtesan Toji of Ogiya accompanied by her loyal attendants Satoji and Uraji. Their intricate kimonos adorned with delicate patterns reflect their status within this opulent world. The harmony between them is palpable as they move gracefully together. Hosoda Eishi brings us Komurasaki of Kadotamaya surrounded by her devoted attendants Hatsune and Shirabe. Their presence exudes loyalty and dedication as they assist their mistress in every aspect of her life. Each brushstroke beautifully captures their individual personalities while showcasing their unity as a group. The artistry continues with Hosoda Eishi's depiction of Hanaogi from Ogiya, accompanied by child attendants Yoshino and Tatsuta. This tender portrayal highlights not only Hanaogi's beauty but also her nurturing nature towards these young ones who look up to her for guidance. Nanamachi from Yotsumeya is elegantly portrayed alongside faithful attendants Sumano and Akashi in another masterpiece by Hosoda Eishi. Their graceful movements suggest years spent perfecting every gesture under Nanamachi's watchful eye. Eishosai Choki transports us into The Front Room of Naniwaya, where the atmosphere is filled with anticipation and excitement.