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The Courtesan Ôiso no Tora
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The Courtesan Ôiso no Tora

Yashima Gakutei · 1823 · color woodcut; blind-stamped; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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The actor Segawa Kikunojô V (1802–1832) in the role of the courtesan Oiso no Tora, mistress of Soga's brother Soga no Jûrô Sukenari. Accompanied by three poems. Fifth print (front) of a five-part series.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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printsurimonocourtesan, hetaera
Credit lineDe courtisane Ôiso no Tora. 1823. Yashima Gakutei. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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