Catalog record · 目録番号 50950
Cherry Blossom in the Yoshiwara
Catalog note / 解説
An extremely rare complete pentatych ( each sheet numbered at the bottom ): Shin Yoshiwara sakura no keshiki, “Cherry Blossom in the Yoshiwara.” A panorama of the main Nakanocho street in early April with transplanted cherry trees. The main entrance to the right on the first sheet, the other sheets showing a multitude of courtesans, kamuro, shinzo manservants and customers. A fascinating design with a multiplicity of small vignettes. Cherry blossom was used as a euphemism for the quickly fading beauty of the courtesan. Published c 1810 by Yamatoya Kyubei. Very good impression; very good colour. Slight horizontal line near bottom edge and slight thinning otherwise very good condition. Signed…
Image record / 画像情報
KRUML · 1810 · kruml
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