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Woodblock Print

nineteenth century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait format print, of two courtesans taking air, surrounded by attendants, on a gold ground. The courtesans are denoted by their elaborate kimonos and obis and their elaborate hairstyles. The print is signed 'Yushido Shuncho.'


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Colour print from wood blocks, embroidered with silk and gold thread.
Brief description
Print made by Shuncho I, Japan, nineteenth century.
Physical description
Portrait format print, of two courtesans taking air, surrounded by attendants, on a gold ground. The courtesans are denoted by their elaborate kimonos and obis and their elaborate hairstyles. The print is signed 'Yushido Shuncho.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.5in
  • Width: 9.5in
The dimensions are taken from: Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Marks and inscriptions
Yushido Shuncho. (Signed )
Credit line
Bequeathed by Sir Edward David Stern (part of the Sir Edward David Stern collection).
Object history
The two courtesans are named as Senzan of the Choji-ya and Ogino of the Ogiya.
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Collection
Accession number
E.266-1934

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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