Courtesans Watching Butterfly Dancers

by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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Courtesans Watching Butterfly Dancers by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Original Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880) Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesans Watching Butterfly Dancers

Comments - Attractive scene of a group of courtesans watching two butterfly dancers perform. The beauties smile and chat as the dancers move gracefully about the stage, striking the hand drums hung around their necks. Each wears a colorful kimono with large butterfly wings, and the stage is set with props of flowers and a stone bridge. Fantastic detail and color in the elegant clothing, which includes embossing in the white kimono collars and touches of burnishing. A charming Meiji era subject we've only seen once before.

Artist - Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

Image Size - 14 1/8" x 28 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Small paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Small thinning spot, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Courtesans Watching Butterfly Dancers by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)
Courtesans Watching Butterfly Dancers by Yoshitora (active circa 1840 - 1880)

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