Geisha Ofusa of Amanoya Threatened with Arrest for Indecent Exposure on a Hot Evening 1875

"Geisha Ofusa of Amanoya Threatened with Arrest for Indecent Exposure on a Hot Evening" is a woodblock print from 1875 by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, a celebrated artist of the late Edo period. The print depicts a scene of social commentary, likely drawing upon the turbulent social and political changes occurring in Japan at the time. Yoshitoshi's use of vibrant color and bold lines in the ukiyo-e style capture the drama of the moment, where a geisha is being reprimanded by a police officer for her revealing attire. This artwork offers a glimpse into the complexities of Japanese society during the transition to the Meiji era, where traditional values clashed with Western influences.