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The New Yoshiwara
The New Yoshiwara
The New Yoshiwara

The New Yoshiwara

Artist (Japanese, 1848 - 1920)
Date1888
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (measurements are for the 3 sections mounted together): 36.6 x 71 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Phillip Steele
Object number2003.020.001 a-c
DescriptionTriptych of Street scene in the Shin-Yoshi-Wara District, with women (cortesans) in traditional and western dress in the foreground. Background has a large flowering plum tree, buildings, men and women, umbrellas and lanterns.
Status
Not on view