Kaigetsudō Dohan

Kaigetsudō Dohan was an artist whose documented period of professional activity was notably brief, spanning the years 1704 to 1710. The known works consist primarily of bijinga (pictures of beautiful women), focusing specifically on depictions of courtesans.

The verifiable output of the artist includes five works represented in major museum collections: three prints and two paintings. These documented pieces confirm the artist’s use of both woodblock printing and painting techniques. Notable compositions include the prints titled Courtesan with Poetry Card (Tanzaku) at the New Year and Standing Courtesan Looking Over Her Shoulder, alongside two known Kaigetsudō Dohan paintings.

The standing of the artist is established by the presence of documented works in major institutions; all five known pieces are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The historic nature of these five known Kaigetsudō Dohan prints places them frequently in the public domain, offering access to high-quality reproductions for academic research and enjoyment.