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Chobunsai Eishi

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Woodblock print of a standing woman in a dark floral kimono and a kneeling woman tuning a drum beside a lacquer box.

Ohana and Ofuku, from the series "A Selection of Entertainers from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro geisha sen)"

c. 1794/95

Japanese woodblock print of a reclining court woman in patterned robes with a fan, beside a panel of calligraphy and sunset c

The Poetess Gishumon-in no Tango, from the series The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen)

Edo period (1615-1868), 1801

A Selection of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bisen awase): Hanamurasaki of the Tamaya in Procession (Tamay…

c. 1795

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned kimono holding a fan, with a black lacquer box beside her.

A Selection of Beauty from the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bisen awase): Misayama of the Chojiya in Night Dress (Tokogi…

c. 1796

Woodblock print of three elegantly dressed women with ornate hairpins, one holding a round hand mirror, in pastel kimono.

Beauties of the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro bijin awase): Kisegawa of the Matsubaya with Attendants Onami and Menami

c. 1797

Japanese woodblock print of elegant women in kimono strolling by a wooden bridge, with pink blossoms and pines behind.

Strolling near Mihashi in Ueno

late 18th-early 19th century

Woodblock print of a woman in a floral kimono with long black hair, with calligraphy and a pink sunset sky above.

Ono no Komachi

1799

Woodblock print of a reclining woman with long black hair in layered yellow, green and floral kimono.

Poetess

1801

Japanese woodblock print of women in kimono visiting a house, with a parasol, palanquin, staircase and pine trees.

Het bezoek

1788

Triptych Japanese woodblock print of women in kimono beside a well curb and blossoming plum tree, with poem inscriptions.

Parody of the Well Curb Story from the Tales of Ise

c. 1789/1801

Three women in kimono stand by a river with a wooden bridge, boats, and timber stacks in an Edo-period woodblock print.

Ono no Komachi at Seki Temple, from the series The Fashionable Seven Komachi (Furyu nana Komachi)

Edo period (1615-1868), about 1788

Woodblock print of a court lady in patterned robes with a fan, beside a panel of handwritten calligraphy and clouds.

The Poetess Ukon, from the series The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen)

Edo period (1615-1868), 1801

Woodblock print of a kneeling woman in patterned kimono beside a calligraphy poem panel over waves and clouds.

The Poetess Michitsuna no Haha, from the series "The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen)"

Edo period (1615-1868), 1801

Woman in a patterned kimono with long black hair beside a panel of Japanese calligraphy on a cloud-patterned background.

The Poetess Shunzei no Musume, from the series The Thirty-six Immortal Women Poets (Nishikizuri onna sanjurokkasen)

Edo period (1615-1868), 1801

Woodblock print of a seated woman in a patterned kimono beside a stand of sweets, with a folded cloth and scroll behind her.

Hotei, from the series "Comparison of the Treasures of the Gods of Good Fortune (Fukujin takara awase)"

c. 1795

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of a standing courtesan in patterned kimono with wisteria blossoms above her head.

The courtesan Hanaōgi of the house of Ōgi

1794

Woodblock print of five women in kimono dancing under a large parasol, holding fans and a lantern.

Sumiyoshi dance

1791

Woodblock print of a courtesan in a patterned kimono adjusting her hair ornaments, with calligraphy at upper right.

Takigawa of the Ogiya in the First Sale of the New Year (Hatsu uri zashiki no zu), from the series "A Comparison of S…

c. 1794/95

Vertical Japanese woodblock print of two women standing under a parasol, wearing patterned kimono and ornate hairpieces.

Two Girls under an Umbrella

c. 1788/89

Japanese woodblock print of a woman kneeling and holding a hand mirror while adjusting her hair beside a black lacquer stand.

Takashima, from the series "A Collection of Flower-like Faces of Beauties (Bijin kagan shu)"

late 18th/early 19th century

Japanese woodblock print of two women on a pleasure boat beside a black cabin, with other boats on a river behind.

Women on a Pleasure Boat

c. 1790

Japanese triptych print of elegant women in kimono on a peacock-shaped boat over stylized waves, with a parasol and musical i

The Peacock Boat

c. 1795/96

Japanese woodblock print of three women by a bamboo fence with a flowering branch and a bird overhead.

The Fourth Month (Shigatsu), from the series "The Twelve Months (Juni toki)"

c. 1791

Japanese woodblock print of three women in kimono walking beside a tree and stream, with mountains and a deer behind.

The Priest Kisen, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

c. 1789/90

Japanese print of three women in an interior with bamboo screens, a sea view, and a pine tree beyond the veranda.

Henjo, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

c. 1789/90

Ukiyo-e print of a standing man with a sword, two women on a veranda, peonies and a pine branch with calligraphy.

Narihira, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

c. 1789/90

Japanese woodblock print of three women on a veranda by a lake, one pouring tea from a kettle, with pine and bamboo.

Kuronushi, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

c. 1789/90

Woodblock print of three women in kimono on a veranda by a pine, one tending pink flowers, with a river and bridge behind.

Komachi, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

c. 1789/90

Woodblock print of three women on a veranda beside willows and a river, one holding a fan, one holding a cup.

Yasuhide, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)"

c. 1789/90

Woman in green kimono with pink obi holding a fan beside a shamisen, in a Japanese woodblock print.

Itsutomi

1793

Woodblock print of three women on a veranda beside a river, one standing with a pipe and two tending a teapot on a brazier.

Otomo no Kuronushi

1795

Japanese woodblock print of three women in an interior room with a bamboo-patterned screen and a garden view.

Sojo Henjō

1795