Catalog record · 目録番号 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 image / 画像: 576 × 436 px
Published by / 公開者: 森川ミドリ

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

Image record / 画像情報

KRUML · 1784 · kruml

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