Who created "Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House"?

Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House was created by Utagawa Toyokuni I in early 19th century.

When was "Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House" created?

This artwork was created early 19th century.

What medium is "Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House"?

Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House is Woodblock print; ink and color on paper.

Is "Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House" in the public domain?

Yes, Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House

Utagawa Toyokuni I

early 19th century

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper

Dimensions

H. 14 11/16 in. (37.3 cm); W. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm)

Classification

Prints

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929

Accession Number

JP1746

Tags

MenWomen

Art Historical Context

Behold the enchanting woodblock print *Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House* by Utagawa Toyokuni I, a master of Japan's ukiyo-e tradition in the early 19th century. This vibrant ink and color on paper work, measuring about 15 by 10 inches, captures the allure of Edo-period (1615–1868) nightlife. Toyokuni, renowned for his bijin-ga (images of beautiful women) and yakusha-e (actor portraits), depicts Takigawa, a celebrated courtesan from the famed Ogiya house in Yoshiwara, Tokyo's licensed pleasure district. The tags hint at interactions between men and women, evoking the "floating world" of fle...

About the Artist

Utagawa Toyokuni I · 1777–1835

Japanese, 1777–1835

Takigawa of the Ogiya Pleasure House

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