Minneapolis Institute of Art
Wakoku
Okumura MasanobuLinkedCulture matchlcp-0ff924c5b778
- Date
- 1701
- Medium
- From a woodblock printed book, ink on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 2014
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
This print is a page from a two-volume book illustrating popular prostitutes in the city of Edo (present-day Tokyo). The woman's name Wakoku is inscribed near the right margin. Her crest, a butterfly within a floral medallion, further confirms her identity. Highly educated and cultured, ranking prostitutes were fashion leaders in the 18th and 19th centuries. Although the dramatic fashions sported by these exotic women were not readily adopted by the general populace, they did have an effect on fashion trends. The bold patterns shown here on Wakoku's kimono and sash reflect the style that came into vogue at the beginning of the 18th century. Japan, Asia
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- Credit line
- Bequest of Richard P. Gale
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