Geisha Chô of Kyô-Ôgiya as yuagari (after the bath)
Series:
Shimanouchi Nerimono (Costumes in the Shimanouchi District)
Publisher:
Tenki (?)
Signature:
Ryûsau Shigeharu ga
Date:
c. 1836
Format:
ôban, 25.2 x 36.5 cm
Condition:
Fine impression with metallic pigments; faded; a few small wormholes filled.
Comment:
Prints of courtesans, or any non-theatrical subject, are a rare among Osaka print artists. This deluxe series from about 1836 showing courtesans in costume was designed by several artists including Hokuei, Hokuju, Sadahiro, Sadanobu, Shigeharu and Yoshikuni.