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Maker(s):Chobunsai Eishi (Hosoda)
Culture:Japanese (1756-1829)
Title:Shizutamaya Shizuka [Shizuka of the Shizutamaya], from the series Seiro Bijin Rokkasen [Beauties of the Yoshiwara as Six Floral Immortals]
Date Made:ca. 1794-1975 (Kansei 6-7)
Type:Print
Materials:Woodblock print (woodcut); nishiki-e, ink and color on paper
Place Made:Asia; Japan
Measurements:Image: 15 1/4 x 11 in; 38.7 x 27.9 cm
Narrative Inscription:  SIGNATURE: recto, ctr. r. (black ink): [Japanese character, Eishi zu]; TITLE: recot, upp. r. (black ink): [Japanese character, Seiro Bijin Rokkasen]; TITLE: recto, upp. r. (black ink): [Japanese character, Shizutamaya Shizuka]; SEAL: recto, lwr.r. (black ink): [Japanese character, Kiwame]; SEAL: recto, lwr. r. (black ink): [mountain shape with a circle and three dots]; SEAL: recto, lwr. r. (black ink): [Japanese character, Eiju han].
Accession Number:  MH 1973.225.Q.RII
Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Louis C. Black
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Vertical print of a woman (courtesan Shizuka of the Shizutamaya Brothel) sitting on the floor facing to the right. Series and design titles inscribed with a floral design. Publisher is Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo).

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