Courtesan (after Eisen) by Vincent van Gogh. A vibrant depiction of a Japanese courtesan in a decorative kimono, set against a bright yellow background and framed by a scene of water lilies, bamboo, and cranes.

Courtesan (after Eisen)

Vincent van Gogh

1887 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An iconic example of Van Gogh's fascination with Japanese art, featuring a bold portrait of a courtesan surrounded by nature motifs.

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Where it works

A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — holds its place without needing much around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Dining Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1887 during his stay in Paris, this oil work reflects Vincent van Gogh's deep engagement with Japonisme. The central figure is modeled after a woodblock print by Keisai Eisen, which Van Gogh has transformed with his signature bold brushwork and a luminous palette, surrounding the subject with a decorative pond scene full of life and color.