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Okumura Masanobu 奥村 政信
(Japanese, 1686–1764)
DateAbout 1712
MediumWoodblock print; ink on paper; sumizuri-e
Dimensions28.9 x 39.4 cm (11 3/8 x 15 1/2 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Object number1901.313
DescriptionHorizontal oban (oban yoko-e)Label TextA courtesan who has thrown off her outer kimono with cherry blossom design, is stretched out on the floor of a room; a male client is reclining beside her. A sake kettle and cup are placed near them on the floor. Both are looking toward the right where the courtesan's girl attendant (kamuro) is approaching with a tray-stand of sweets. The only furniture shown is a large two-fold screen depicting a stream and rocks.
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Okumura Masanobu 奥村 政信
about 1710
Okumura Masanobu 奥村 政信
about 1710
