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Kitagawa Tsukimaro (Kikumaro, active circa 1794-1836) — The courtesan Katsuyama of the Nakataya house and two kamuro (Nakataya uchi Katsuyama) | Edo period, 19th century
Kitagawa Tsukimaro (Kikumaro, active circa 1794-1836)

The courtesan Katsuyama of the Nakataya house and two kamuro (Nakataya uchi Katsuyama) | Edo period, 19th century

A depiction of the courtesan Katsuyama from the Nakataya house accompanied by two young attendants or kamuro. The composition exemplifies the hierarchical relationships within the pleasure district system of Edo period Japan.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Japanese Prints

December 9, 2022

Estimate: $5,000 – $6,000

Lot 11

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Kitagawa Tsukimaro (Kikumaro, active circa 1794-1836), The courtesan Katsuyama of the Nakataya house and two kamuro (Nakataya uchi Katsuyama) | Edo period, 19th century

A depiction of the courtesan Katsuyama from the Nakataya house accompanied by two young attendants or kamuro. The composition exemplifies the hierarchical relationships within the pleasure district system of Edo period Japan.

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

Related themes

19th Century, Ukiyo-e, Japanese Art, Kamuro, Nakataya House, Edo Period, Kitagawa Tsukimaro, Floating World, Katsuyama, Courtesan