View of Cherry Blossoms at the New Yoshiwara (A Pentaptych) (Shin Yoshiwara sakura no keishiki, gomai tsuzuki)
Artist
Utagawa Toyokuni I 歌川 豊国
(Japanese, 1769–1825)
Date1811–1814
Mediumwoodblock print; ink and color on paper
Dimensions36.2 x 127 cm (14 1/4 x 50 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Terms
Object number1901.59.2334
Descriptionoban pentaptychLabel TextToyokuni presents a scene of the bustling life on Nakanocho, the main street at the entrance gate of the Yoshiwara pleasure quarters. It is the cherry blossom festival and in anticipation of the evening’s activities high-ranking courtesans with attendants are seen parading to greet important clients; geisha and servants are also hurrying to the houses of assignation to provide entertainment and food. A few businessmen, samurai and monks visiting the Yoshiwara try to hide their identities with black overcoats, head-coverings and fans.
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