The Courtesan Takao

Takao was a name used by eleven different famous Yoshiwara courtesans in the 17th and 18th centuries. The 6th Takao was known for her literary talents and is depicted in this print. She hears the call of a type of cuckoo, and thinks of her lover arriving at the boat landing in Komakata. She later composes the famous poem featured in this print.