Looking tasty - The appearance of a courtesan during the Kaei era 1888

"Looking tasty - The appearance of a courtesan during the Kaei era" is a woodblock print by the celebrated Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, created in 1888. The print depicts a beautiful courtesan, a figure of elegance and sophistication in Edo-period Japan, gazing serenely at the full moon. Her attire is a striking example of traditional Japanese dress, while the delicate details of her hair ornament and the surrounding objects hint at the refined aesthetics of the time. Yoshitoshi's meticulous use of color and line in this print captures the grace and allure of the courtesan, a prominent figure in Japanese society during this era.