Woodblock Print
nineteenth century (made)
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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.'
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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.' |
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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. |
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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 |
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Accession number | E.266-1934 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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