Isoda Koryusai

Isoda Koryusai was a former samurai who became one of the most refined ukiyo-e artists of the mid-Edo period. He transitioned from warrior life to art, producing elegant depictions of courtesans and domestic scenes characterised by sophisticated linework and sensitivity to textile patterns. He is particularly celebrated for his pillar prints (hashira-e) and his series of fashionable beauties.