PrintsJapanese18th-19th century

Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya (Matsubaya uchi Somenosuke), from the series "Beauties of the Yoshiwara" (Seirō bijin awase)

Mid to Late Edo period, circa 1780-1805

Artists

Eishōsai ChōkiArtist

Classification

Prints

Medium

Ukiyo-e woodblock print in "ōban" format; ink, colors and black lacquer on paper, with printed signature reading "Chōki ga"

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Paper: H. 36.8 cm x W. 24 cm (14 1/2 x 9 7/16 in.)

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