Vermomde courtisane 1840 - 1841

This woodblock print, titled "Vermomde courtisane" (Disguised Courtesan), was created by Utagawa Sadamasu (II) between 1840 and 1841. The piece features a close-up portrait of a woman dressed in elaborate robes and adorned with elaborate jewelry, her expression is serious, possibly hinting at a hidden identity. The artist uses bold lines and rich colors, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, which depicted scenes of everyday life and popular culture in Edo-period Japan. This print is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.