Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 113182

A Mirror Comparing the Handwriting of New and Beautiful Courtesans of the Yoshiwara

Artist / 作者
Kitao Masanobu北尾政演
Date / 年代
1784
Medium / 技法
浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / kruml
Digital record / 画像記録
576 × 436 px
Source collection / 所蔵元
Japanese Prints London
Published by / 公開者
森川ミドリ
Rights / 権利
No commercial-app permission documented
Attribution / 表記
Japanese Prints London

Catalog note / 解説

A double oban design from Yoshiwara keisai shin bijin awase jihitsu kagami, “A Mirror Comparing the Handwriting of New and Beautiful Courtesans of the Yoshiwara”. Published by Tsutaya Jusaburo, 1784. One of the most important and sumptuous publications. Shows the courtesans Azumaya and Kokonoe of the Matsugane-ya house with their shinzo and kamuro. Second edition with revised palette. Fine impression and colour. A few expertly repaired wormholes, otherwise very good condition. Status: Sold

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