Who created "Courtesan and Attendant"?

Courtesan and Attendant was created by Chōbunsai Eishi in 18th–19th century.

When was "Courtesan and Attendant" created?

This artwork was created 18th–19th century.

What medium is "Courtesan and Attendant"?

Courtesan and Attendant is Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper.

Is "Courtesan and Attendant" in the public domain?

Yes, Courtesan and Attendant is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Courtesan and Attendant

Chōbunsai Eishi

18th–19th century

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

36 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (92.7 x 40 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Edward M. Bratter, 1957

Accession Number

57.70.2

Tags

Women

Art Historical Context

Chōbunsai Eishi (1756–1829), a master of ukiyo-e—the "pictures of the floating world" genre from Japan's Edo period—created *Courtesan and Attendant* in the late 18th or early 19th century. This hanging scroll captures the elegance of the Yoshiwara pleasure district, where high-ranking courtesans (oiran) embodied beauty, grace, and refined artistry.ishi's bijin-gabeautiful women) style shines here, portraying the women with elongated figures, subtle expressions, and flowing kimonos that evoke the transient pleasures of urban life. Rendered in ink and color on paper—a traditional medium for in...

About the Artist

Chōbunsai Eishi · 1756–1829

Japanese, 1756–1829

Courtesan and Attendant

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