A Prostitute and her attendants under a cherry tree, 1790s, Hosoda Eishi, Japanese, 1756 - 1829, 32 9/16 ¡Ñ 12 1/8 in. (82.71 ¡Ñ 30.8 cm) (image), Ink, color, and gold on silk, Japan, 18th century, A high-ranking prostitute in full regalia¡Xelaborate hair ornaments, layers of kimono, and wide sash¡Xis walking under a cherry tree together with her two youthful attendants, miniature replicas of herself. The use of color is highly restricted to shades of pink and gold on her hair ornaments, barely noticeable pink on her lips, bright red on the hem of her undergarment, and some red touches in the cherry blossoms. Thus creating an aura of subtle elegance and refinement surrounding this ethereal beauty.