The Courtesan Takao Leaving Against a Window 1686 - 1764

"The Courtesan Takao Leaving Against a Window" is a woodblock print, created between 1686 and 1764 by Okumura Masanobu, a prominent artist of the Edo period. The print depicts the renowned courtesan Takao in a graceful pose as she departs from a window, her figure set against a delicate backdrop. This work showcases Masanobu's mastery of the ukiyo-e style, emphasizing the beauty and elegance of everyday life in Edo. This work is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.