Chobunsai Eishi (1756-1829)
The Courtesan Mitsuhama of the Hyogoya
Mitsuhama of the Hyogoya (Hyogoya Mitsuhama), a design from the series from the series New Year Fashions as Fresh as Young Leaves (Wakana hatsu isho)
A seated courtesan leans back on her hand in front of an elaborate kimono hanging on a stand
Woodblock print, signed Eishi ga, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, 1790s
Vertical oban (37 x 25.4cm.)
Chobunsai Eishi (1756-1829)
The Courtesan Mitsuhama of the Hyogoya
Mitsuhama of the Hyogoya (Hyogoya Mitsuhama), a design from the series from the series New Year Fashions as Fresh as Young Leaves (Wakana hatsu isho)
A seated courtesan leans back on her hand in front of an elaborate kimono hanging on a stand
Woodblock print, signed Eishi ga, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, 1790s
Vertical oban (37 x 25.4cm.)