Oiran and two Shinzô admiring, cherry blossoms of Nakanochô
katsushikahokusai
Guimet Museum, Paris, France
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toned paper
abstract painting
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group-portraits
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"Oiran and Two Shinzô Admiring Cherry Blossoms of Nakanochô" is a woodblock print created by Katsushika Hokusai, a celebrated Japanese artist known for his ukiyo-e prints. The print depicts three figures: an oiran, a high-ranking courtesan, accompanied by two young men (shinzô) admiring the cherry blossoms in the background. The scene is set in the Nakanochô district of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), a vibrant center of entertainment and culture. Hokusai's meticulous detail and use of vibrant colors bring the figures and the surrounding landscape to life. This print, now located in the Guimet Museum in Paris, exemplifies Hokusai's mastery of ukiyo-e, capturing the essence of Japanese life and beauty.
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