CHOKOSAI EISHO (ACTIVE CIRCA 1780–1800)
The Chojiya Pleasure House by Day (Chojiya hiru-mise)
In a grand hall of the Chojiya, three courtesans are seated in front of a wall elaborately decorated with a large ho-o bird; from right to left - Senzan holding a fan (uchiwa), Misayama holding a pipe, and Toyosumi writing a letter
Woodblock print, signed Eisho ga, published by Yamaguchiya Chuemon, circa 1798
Vertical oban triptych (each sheet approx. 38 x 25.7 cm.)
CHOKOSAI EISHO (ACTIVE CIRCA 1780–1800)
The Chojiya Pleasure House by Day (Chojiya hiru-mise)
In a grand hall of the Chojiya, three courtesans are seated in front of a wall elaborately decorated with a large ho-o bird; from right to left - Senzan holding a fan (uchiwa), Misayama holding a pipe, and Toyosumi writing a letter
Woodblock print, signed Eisho ga, published by Yamaguchiya Chuemon, circa 1798
Vertical oban triptych (each sheet approx. 38 x 25.7 cm.)
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