Japonaiserie: Courtesan Or Oiran
by Vincent Van Gogh
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Japonaiserie: Courtesan Or Oiran
Artist
Vincent Van Gogh
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Painting - Painting
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Oiran were the courtesans of Edo period Japan. The oiran were considered a type of yujo 'woman of pleasure' or prostitute. However, they were distinguished from the yujo in that they were entertainers, and many became celebrities of their times outside the pleasure districts.
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January 22nd, 2023
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