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Hosoi Collection

Hosoi, a name that echoes through the corridors of art history, brings forth a world of beauty and intrigue

Background imageHosoi Collection: Matching Shells (Kai-awase), Kisen Hoshi, ”

Matching Shells (Kai-awase), Kisen Hoshi, ”
Matching Shells (Kai-awase), " Kisen Hoshi, " from the series Modern Parodies of the Six Poetic Immortals (Yatsushi rokkasen: Kisen Hoshi), ca. 1796-98

Background imageHosoi Collection: Spirit Summoner; Wild Geese Returning Home (Maboroshi; Rakugan) (right) and A Thin Veil

Spirit Summoner; Wild Geese Returning Home (Maboroshi; Rakugan) (right) and A Thin Veil of Clouds; Clearing Weather (Usugumo; Seiran) (left)

Background imageHosoi Collection: A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1797. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1797. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
A Parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters, ca. 1797

Background imageHosoi Collection: Honoring the Three Gods of Poetry: Women Composing Poems, ca. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Honoring the Three Gods of Poetry: Women Composing Poems, ca. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Honoring the Three Gods of Poetry: Women Composing Poems, ca. 1792

Background imageHosoi Collection: A Cherry-Viewing Excursion by a Noble Lady and Attendants, ca. 1797

A Cherry-Viewing Excursion by a Noble Lady and Attendants, ca. 1797

Background imageHosoi Collection: Oiran and Attendants at the O Mon or Great Gate of the Yoshiwara, ca. 1794

Oiran and Attendants at the O Mon or Great Gate of the Yoshiwara, ca. 1794

Background imageHosoi Collection: The Yoshiwara Parade in Autumn, ca. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

The Yoshiwara Parade in Autumn, ca. 1793. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Yoshiwara Parade in Autumn, ca. 1793

Background imageHosoi Collection: Fuji no Uraha, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Fuji no Uraha, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Fuji no Uraha, ca. 1790

Background imageHosoi Collection: Three Women on a Veranda, 1756-1829. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Three Women on a Veranda, 1756-1829. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Three Women on a Veranda, 1756-1829

Background imageHosoi Collection: Kayoi Komachi, from the series 'Seven Elegant Episodes of the Poet Komachi'

Kayoi Komachi, from the series "Seven Elegant Episodes of the Poet Komachi"
Kayoi Komachi, from the series " Seven Elegant Episodes of the Poet Komachi" (Furyu nanakomachi kayoi), ca. 1795

Background imageHosoi Collection: Ono no Komachi: Number Two (Sono ni), from the series Stylish Parodies of the Six Poetic

Ono no Komachi: Number Two (Sono ni), from the series Stylish Parodies of the Six Poetic Immortals (Furyu yatsushi rokkasen), 1790s

Background imageHosoi Collection: Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1791. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1791. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Ono no Komachi Praying for Rain, ca. 1791

Background imageHosoi Collection: Two Geisha, ca. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Two Geisha, ca. 1792. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Two Geisha, ca. 1792

Background imageHosoi Collection: Ladies at a Picnic, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Ladies at a Picnic, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Ladies at a Picnic, ca. 1790

Background imageHosoi Collection: The Oiran Komurasaki of Kadotamaya Reading a Letter, ca. 1794. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

The Oiran Komurasaki of Kadotamaya Reading a Letter, ca. 1794. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Oiran Komurasaki of Kadotamaya Reading a Letter, ca. 1794

Background imageHosoi Collection: The Treasure Boat, ca. 1795. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

The Treasure Boat, ca. 1795. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Treasure Boat, ca. 1795

Background imageHosoi Collection: The Oiran Hinazuru of Chojiya Holding a Round Fan (Uchiwa), ca. 1794

The Oiran Hinazuru of Chojiya Holding a Round Fan (Uchiwa), ca. 1794

Background imageHosoi Collection: The Willow Shell (Yanagi-kai), from an Untitled Set of Beauty Prints on the Theme of S

The Willow Shell (Yanagi-kai), from an Untitled Set of Beauty Prints on the Theme of Shells, ca. 1791

Background imageHosoi Collection: A Long-Tailed Fowl (Onagadori), from the series Twelve Assorted Birds (Shocho junikin)

A Long-Tailed Fowl (Onagadori), from the series Twelve Assorted Birds (Shocho junikin), ca. 1791

Background imageHosoi Collection: Two Oiran with Two Female Attendants in the Yoshiwara. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Two Oiran with Two Female Attendants in the Yoshiwara. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Two Oiran with Two Female Attendants in the Yoshiwara

Background imageHosoi Collection: Shamisen, Plectrum and a Book. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Shamisen, Plectrum and a Book. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Shamisen, Plectrum and a Book

Background imageHosoi Collection: Three Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara... early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Three Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara... early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Three Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara; or " Scenes of Pleasure at the Height of Spring", early 19th century

Background imageHosoi Collection: Courtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth, 1756-1815. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Courtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth, 1756-1815. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Courtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth, 1756-1815

Background imageHosoi Collection: Group of women. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Group of women. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Group of women

Background imageHosoi Collection: Group at a Tea-house on the Bank of the Sumida River, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Group at a Tea-house on the Bank of the Sumida River, ca. 1790. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Group at a Tea-house on the Bank of the Sumida River, ca. 1790

Background imageHosoi Collection: Lady in a Court Carriage Viewing Cherry Blossoms, ca. 1796 (Kansei 8)

Lady in a Court Carriage Viewing Cherry Blossoms, ca. 1796 (Kansei 8)

Background imageHosoi Collection: The Oiran Segawa of Matsubaya (the House of Pine), ca. 1788. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

The Oiran Segawa of Matsubaya (the House of Pine), ca. 1788. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Oiran Segawa of Matsubaya (the House of Pine), ca. 1788


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Hosoi, a name that echoes through the corridors of art history, brings forth a world of beauty and intrigue. From Matching Shells (Kai-awase) to Kisen Hoshi, this enigmatic artist captures the essence of Japanese culture with every stroke. In Hosoda Eishi's masterpiece "Spirit Summoner; Wild Geese Returning Home" (Maboroshi; Rakugan), we are transported to a realm where reality and fantasy intertwine. A thin veil separates us from the ethereal beings that grace the canvas, their presence felt but never fully revealed. A parody of Yuranosuke in the Pleasure Quarters takes center stage in another captivating work by Hosoda Eishi. The vibrant colors and intricate details bring to life this tale of love and betrayal set amidst the backdrop of pleasure-seeking society. "Honoring the Three Gods of Poetry: Women Composing Poems" showcases not only Hosoi's artistic prowess but also his deep appreciation for literature. These women, immersed in thought as they craft their verses, embody elegance and intellect. The cherry blossoms bloom under the watchful eye of a noble lady in "A Cherry-Viewing Excursion by a Noble Lady and Attendants. " This enchanting scene transports us to an era where nature's beauty was revered and celebrated with utmost reverence. Oiran and Attendants at O Mon or Great Gate beckon us into a world shrouded in mystery. The Yoshiwara Parade in Autumn captivates with its vibrant procession, while Fuji no Uraha reveals breathtaking landscapes bathed in soft hues. Three Women on a Veranda invite us into their intimate gathering, where secrets are shared amidst laughter and camaraderie. Their delicate features mirror Hosoi's attention to detail as he captures their expressions with exquisite precision.