Figure Studies
Courtesan Enjoying a Cool Summer Evening
Ogawa Haritsu
An elegant Edo-period scene of a courtesan finding respite from the heat on a summer evening.
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Woman Cooling Herself
Utagawa Toyohiro
1800 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant Edo-period scene of a woman resting by a riverbank in a moment of quiet contemplation.
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Where it works
A light, restful piece in a warmer tonal register — sits lightly within the space.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Bathroom
- Placement
- Works well where the room has a longer visual line
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Warm beige, Soft gray
About the piece
In this elegant Edo-period painting, Utagawa Toyohiro portrays a serene moment of summer respite. A woman in a delicately patterned kimono rests on a bamboo bench by a tranquil stream, surrounded by blooming irises and the soft shade of a leafy tree, showcasing the artist's mastery of line and atmospheric grace.
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