17th-century painting by Miyagawa Chōki depicting the display of prostitutes behind a grill

Miyagawa Chōki (宮川 長亀, birth and death dates unknown) was a Japanese artist active in the early 17th century who specialized in ukiyo-e paintings.

Life and work

No biographical details of Chōki survive. He was a follower of Miyagawa Chōshun, and considered Chōshun's leading pupil.[1]

Chōki's surviving works come from the Kyōhō (1716–1736) to the Kanpō eras; most are from Kyōhō. These paintings follow the style of Chōshun in depicting the tastes of the time in fine detail. The majority are set in the pleasure districts.[1]

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References

Works cited

  • Japan Ukiyo-e Association (1982). Genshoku Ukiyo-e Dai-Hyakka Jiten 原色 浮世絵大百科事典 第６巻 [Original Colour Grand Ukiyo-e Encyclopaedia]. Vol. 6. Taishūkan Publishing.
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