Courtesans in the Yoshiwara

by Edo era artist (unsigned)

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Courtesans in the Yoshiwara by Edo era artist (unsigned)

Original Edo era Japanese Woodblock Print
Courtesans in the Yoshiwara

Comments - Attractive depiction of three high-ranking courtesans strolling through the Yoshiwara on a spring night. The beauty at left smiles over her shoulder at her companions, wearing a kimono with a design of roosters, tied with a green obi patterned with a battle fan and clouds. The woman at right has a gray outer robe featuring a lion dancer's headdress of a peony atop folding fans and a flowing wig, with a stone bridge below, a reference to the play "Shakkyo." Behind them, a bamboo fence encloses a garden with flowering shrubs and blossoming cherry trees. A classic Edo era beauty subject.

Artist - Edo era artist (unsigned)

Image Size - 14" x 29" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. Slight separation at ends of vertical centerfold in center panel, a couple holes, repaired. Slight creasing, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.

Courtesans in the Yoshiwara by Edo era artist (unsigned)
Courtesans in the Yoshiwara by Edo era artist (unsigned)

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