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Hanaogi of Ogiya from the series Picture Puzzles, c. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese
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Hanaogi of Ogiya from the series Picture Puzzles, c. 1797. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro (Japanese
Hanaogi of Ogiya from the series Picture Puzzles, c. 1797. Utamaros favorite subject matter was beautiful women. He often depicted them engaged in simple, everyday activities. Hanaogi was one of the most famous courtesans of the equally famous Ogiya geisha house in the Yoshiwara district of Edo (now Tokyo), popular during the 1790s. In this tricky print, one must decode the small pictures in the rectangle at the upper left corner to learn the identity of the subject of the print: a woman whose name means " Flower Fan, " her place of work called the " House of Fans, " and what she is doing--emerging from a mosquito net
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1615 1868 1753 1806 Ink And Colour On Paper Kitagawa Utamaro Kitagawa Utamaro Japanese Color Woodblock Print
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This print titled "Hanaogi of Ogiya from the series Picture Puzzles" by Kitagawa Utamaro takes us back to the vibrant Yoshiwara district of Edo, now Tokyo, during the late 18th century. Utamaro, known for his love for portraying beautiful women in his art, captures Hanaogi, one of the most renowned courtesans from the famous Ogiya geisha house. In this intriguing piece, Utamaro challenges viewers to decipher a hidden message within small pictures located at the upper left corner. By solving this puzzle, we uncover not only Hanaogi's identity but also her nickname meaning "Flower Fan" as well as her place of work referred to as the "House of Fans". The delicate portrayal shows Hanaogi emerging gracefully from behind a mosquito net, adding an air of mystery and allure to her presence. With its intricate details and masterful use of ink and color on paper, this woodblock print exemplifies Utamaro's exceptional skill in capturing both beauty and everyday life. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era where geishas were revered for their elegance and grace. Preserved by The Cleveland Museum of Art through Heritage Art/Heritage Images' collection, this artwork serves as a window into Japanese culture during the Edo period (1615-1868). It reminds us that art has always been a powerful medium for storytelling and preserving history.
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