Cherry Trees at Night in the New Yoshiwara, The Courtesan Toyohara of the Tsuruya House
Artist
Keisai Eisen
(born Edo, Japan, 1790; died Japan, 1848)
Date1820s
MediumWoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 14 3/4 x 10 in. (37.5 x 25.4 cm)
Mat Overall: 20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm)
Mat Overall: 20 x 15 in. (50.8 x 38.1 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James W. Lyon
Terms
- portraiture
- landscape
- cherry tree
- Woodblock print
Object number1971.123.6
DescriptionWoman wearing elaborately decorated kimono and hair ornaments standing next to a large lantern. A blossoming tree branch (cherry?) hangs over her head. Night scene.On View
Not on view
