Courtesan or Actor as Courtesan Pouring Tea by the Light of a Lantern by Utagawa Toyokuni I

Courtesan or Actor as Courtesan Pouring Tea by the Light of a Lantern 1769 - 1825

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"Courtesan or Actor as Courtesan Pouring Tea by the Light of a Lantern" is a black and white woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I. Created between 1769 and 1825, it depicts a woman in elaborate robes pouring tea from a kettle over a brazier. The print is part of the *bijin-ga*, or "pictures of beautiful women" genre and exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the elegance and grace of the Japanese courtesan. The piece is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.