Imayō Dance Performed at the Kimpeirō House in the Yoshiwara District 1875

"Imayō Dance Performed at the Kimpeirō House in the Yoshiwara District" is a woodblock print from 1875 by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, one of the most celebrated masters of the ukiyo-e style. The print depicts a vibrant scene of geishas performing an imayō dance in the Yoshiwara district, a renowned red-light district in Edo, Japan. Yoshitoshi's use of bold lines, vivid colors, and intricate details captures the energy and sensuality of this traditional Japanese dance. The print's subject matter reflects the social and cultural life of Edo in the 19th century, highlighting the role of geishas in Japanese society. This work is considered a fine example of Yoshitoshi's later style, which blended traditional ukiyo-e elements with a more modern aesthetic.