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Suzuki Harunobu — A courtesan standing on an engawa (veranda) | Edo period, 18th century
Suzuki Harunobu

A courtesan standing on an engawa (veranda) | Edo period, 18th century

A serene portrait of a courtesan positioned on an engawa, or wooden veranda, showcasing refined elegance and domestic space. The composition emphasizes the subject's graceful posture and the intimate setting of traditional Japanese architecture.

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Masters of the Woodblock: Important Japanese Prints

July 14, 2022

Estimate: $40,000 – $50,000

Lot 2

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Suzuki Harunobu, A courtesan standing on an engawa (veranda) | Edo period, 18th century

A serene portrait of a courtesan positioned on an engawa, or wooden veranda, showcasing refined elegance and domestic space. The composition emphasizes the subject's graceful posture and the intimate setting of traditional Japanese architecture.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Figure Study, Veranda, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Art, Edo Period, Portrait, 18th Century, Architecture, Courtesan

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