Japan: 'Moonlight Revelry at Dozo Sagami', ink and colour on paper, Kitagawa Utamaro (1753 - 1806), c. 1800

Dozo Sagami was a celebrated brothel in Shinagawa-shuku by the bank of the Meguro River.

Kitagawa Utamaro (ca. 1753 - October 31, 1806) was a Japanese printmaker and painter, who is considered one of the greatest artists of woodblock prints (ukiyo-e). He is known especially for his masterfully composed studies of women, known as bijinga. He also produced nature studies, particularly illustrated books of insects.

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