Courtesan, circa 1910

by Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945)

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Courtesan, circa 1910 by Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945)

Original Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesan, circa 1910

Comments - Striking image of a courtesan seen in silhouette on a verandah overlooking the water. A full moon rises above the horizon, with fishing boats anchored in the harbor for the night. A paper lantern overhead glows with a warm orange light beneath a rolled up reed blind. One of the few figurative prints designed by Shoson.

Signature - Koson, with red artist's seal "Koson"
Publisher - Kokkeido

Artist - Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945)

Image Size - 4 5/8" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A few light spots and some toning at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Courtesan, circa 1910 by Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945)
Courtesan, circa 1910 by Ohara Shoson (1877 - 1945)

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