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Courtesan Entertaining a Guest
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Courtesan Entertaining a Guest

Kubota Shunman · c. 1795 - c. 1800 · color woodcut; blind-stamped; paper

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

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A courtesan, dressed in a kimono with a plum blossom pattern, holding a ewer in her hand, preparing a meal for her guest. His kimono hangs over a rack in the background. The lining of the kimono shows an image of blooming plum branches and a poem referring to the clandestine outing of this man (loosely translated: "I am just going to look at the blooming plum blossoms this evening and will be back soon", so what is that strong scent on his sleeves?). With five poems.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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surimonocourtesan, hetaera
Credit lineCourtesan Entertaining a Guest. c. 1795 - c. 1800. Kubota Shunman. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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