Minneapolis Institute of Art
Segawa of the Matsubaya: Returning Sails
Isoda Koryūsai
- Date
- c. 1773–75
- Medium
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
This print is a mitate (visual parody) on the classical Chinese theme of the Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers. It is one of a series that depicts popular prostitutes in scenes that allude to the eight views. Here, the prostitute Segawa and her attendant are playing the shamisen while returning boats—the theme of one of the views—can be seen in the background. Japan, Asia
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