A Young Man of Leisure Being Entertained by Geisha and a Jester
Artist
Hosoda Eishi
(Japanese, 1756–1829)
Datec. 1795
Mediummulticolored woodblock print
Dimensions37.5 x 75.3 cm (14 3/4 x 29 5/8 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.106
DescriptionA young man of leisure being entertained by a group of geisha. He sits on a brocade cushion, a plate of fish on a table before him, while five girls minister to his needs, with sake, shamisen, a tray of snacks and a fan. Behinds a screen (L), a dancer is making ready, with the aid of another girl, and a man-servant (has he been carrying the shamisen box behind him?) is watching the party in some awe through the mesh of the screen.ProvenanceJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection, -1901
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