Courtesan Shirato of the Teahouse Hashimoto-ya is rendered in 1886 with the refined elegance of Yoshitoshi's mature [bijin-ga](/glossary/bijin-ga) style—an approach that moved beyond decorative prettiness toward psychological presence. The elaborate layering of her robes, the precise rendering of her coiffure, and the careful attention to her expression situate this print within Yoshitoshi's broader interest in women as complex individuals rather than mere ornaments. The Hashimoto-ya was a real establishment, lending the portrait an air of specificity and documentary realism.
1888
Color woodblock print; oban
n.d.
Color woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Courtesan Shirato of the Teahouse Hashimoto-ya was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in 1886.
Courtesan Shirato of the Teahouse Hashimoto-ya depicts bijin-ga and architecture.
