CHOBUNSAI EISHI (1756-1829)
Dochu no zu, Tamaya Hanamurasaki (The courtersan Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya House parading)
Woodblock print with mica ground, from the series Seiro bisen awase (Selection of beauties from the pleasure quarters), signed Eishi giga, published by Iwatoya Kisaburo (Eirindo), circa 1794-95
Vertical oban: 15 ¼ x 9 ¾ in. (38.7 x 24.8 cm.)
CHOBUNSAI EISHI (1756-1829)
Dochu no zu, Tamaya Hanamurasaki (The courtersan Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya House parading)
Woodblock print with mica ground, from the series Seiro bisen awase (Selection of beauties from the pleasure quarters), signed Eishi giga, published by Iwatoya Kisaburo (Eirindo), circa 1794-95
Vertical oban: 15 ¼ x 9 ¾ in. (38.7 x 24.8 cm.)
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