The Courtesans Hinazuru and Chzan of the Chojiy House
Artist
Kitao Masanobu
(Japanese, 1761–1816)
Publisherpublished by
Kōshodō 耕書堂
(Japanese, 1750–1797)
Date1784
Mediummulticolored woodblock print
Dimensions38.1 x 50.8 cm (15 x 20 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.59.2321
DescriptionHinazuru stand, looking downward as she draws a long blue robe about her. There are two kamuro, one holds a pipe and a small tobako-bon, the other holds a kitten. Beside Hinazuru a shinzo is seated with an open bookin her hand. Chozan is seated beside a low table covered with a red rug and books and writing materials. Poems in the handwriting of each are printed.On View
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