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Study after the Hikone Screen depicting a Courtesan with a Dog

Artist: Unknown

Courtesans' Diversions on a Snowy Day

Artist: Isoda Koryūsai (Japanese, active ca. 1764–88)

Courtesan and Attendant

Artist, attributed to: Utagawa Toyoharu (1735–1814)

Courtesan seated in a garden

Artist: Satake Eikai (Japanese, 1803–1874)

The Light Cloud Cherry (Usugumo Zakura), from the series Flower Matching, No. 3 (Hana awase sanban)

Artist: Yashima Gakutei (Japanese, ca. 1786–1855)

Nakamura Utaemon III Plays the Role of the Courtesan, from the series Twelve Roles [of Kabuki Plays]

Artist: Kyōgadō Ashikuni (Japanese, active 1801–1820)
Artist: Nakamura Utaemon III (Japanese, 1778–1838)

Two Courtesans Playing Musical Instruments

Artist: Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786–1865)

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