Shin (new) Yoshiwara; women of the 'licensed district' enjoying the cherry blossoms. Colour woodcut by Chikanobu.

  • Hashimoto, Chikanobu, 1838-1912.
Reference:
37174i
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About this work

Description

Although still called 'new', the licensed prostitution quarter had been in the same location since the 1660s

Publication/Creation

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified]

Physical description

1 print : woodcut, printed in colours

Lettering

Chikanobu-hitsu Bears publisher's mark and set title Set title in red cartouche; print title in square cartouche

Notes

Comparison of famous places in Tokyo

Creator/production credits

Date of print between 1879-1882

Reference

Wellcome Collection 37174i

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatusAccess
    Closed stores

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