Comments - Lovely triptych depicting famous geisha of the Yoshiwara. The left panel features Ohane and Ofuku, the seated woman adjusting the strings of a small hand drum in her lap, another instrument on the floor nearby. The standing beauty wears a soft gray kimono bordered with white cherry blossoms, tied with a red and yellow patterned obi. The black lacquer shamisen case on the floor behind features delicate embossing to indicate the edges of the box. The woman in the center holds a fan and wears an outer kimono delicately striped in purple and pink, a black lacquer shamisen case resting on the floor nearby. At right, the tall elegant courtesan Itsutomi holds a plectrum or pick for playing the shamisen, an instrument on the floor at her feet. Beautifully drawn with graceful flowing lines. Rarely seen complete.

Artist - Eishi (1756 - 1829)

Image Size - 10 1/2" x 21" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Please see photos for details. Excellent overall.