Catalog record · 目録番号 116210

The Paper Towel

Artist / 作者: Katsukawa Shunsen勝川春扇
Date / 年代: 1800
Medium / 技法: 浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Edo / jaodb
Digital image / 画像: 204 × 600 px
Published by / 公開者: 水野ナギ

Catalog note / 解説

Kakemono-e: The Paper Towel Artist: Shunsen Format: Kakemono-e: 29" x 9.75" overall Subject: A courtesan standing sedctively holding a folded paper towel. (This gesture was symbolic of sexual provocation for the Japanese in the Edo period). Her multi-colored kimono is decorated with feathers and stylised flowers. Date: c. 1800 Condition: Good colors. The two sheets united. Toned and creased. Slight soils and stains. Minor marks and flaws. Fair state of preservation. Impression: Fine impressions with gauffrage

Image record / 画像情報

JAODB · Not set · jaodb

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